The 2017 EU Survey on Industrial R&D Investment Trends
“(…) Around 80% of the total R&D investment made by the companies surveyed is spent in the later stages of the development process, namely applied and development activities. By contrast, ‘Basic research’ accounts for only about one-tenth of all R&D investment, but also has the lowest concentration level of all types of R&D, which indicates that many firms consider maintaining a level of ‘Basic research’ important. The largest EU R&D investors are true global players, with the US, Germany, China and France being the main locations for R&D activities. (…)”
Date de publication : 08/12/2017
Auteur : Joint Research Centre (JRC), the European Commission’s science and knowledge service
Source : Lien vers le site de la Commission européenne
ACTUALITÉS
