Small firms with big ideas are a critical component in driving the nation towards a knowledge economy – but SMEs are often left out of the innovation system. Dr Nicky Athanassopoulou discusses key enablers and barriers to improving interfaces between universities and SMEs that boost innovation.
Dr Nicky Athanassopoulou, senior indutrial fellow at IfM ECS. SMEs are not just the backbone of the UK manufacturing sector, but the economy as a whole. SMEs comprise almost 99.5% of all manufacturing businesses in the country, and they make a significant contribution to innovation-led growth, job creation, and new products,…
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