Promoting the Intensity of Innovative Activities of SMEs in the Republic of Serbia

Đuričin, Sonja and Beraha, Isidora (2018) Promoting the Intensity of Innovative Activities of SMEs in the Republic of Serbia. In: Western Balkans Economies in EU Integration : past, present and future. CEMAFI International Association, Nica, pp. 188-201. ISBN 979-10-96557-18-9

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Abstract

The main research objective is the promotion of the intensity of innovative activities of small and medium-sized enterprises and entrepreneurs (SMEE) in the Republic of Serbia. The importance of research is reflected in the role that innovative SMEEs play in national economic growth and development. The subject of the research is awareness of the representatives of SMEEs on available sources of financing for innovative activities, innovation policy measures and programs implemented by the Government of the Republic of Serbia, as well as data on the amount of SMEEs’ investments in research and development (R&D), forms of innovations, etc. The research was conducted by using desk and field research methods. The research results include measures for promoting the innovation intensity of SMEEs. The measures are classified into those whose implementation is the responsibility of policy makers and those whose implementation is the responsibility of managers of SMEEs. The implementation of the proposed measures is supposed to contribute to the development of strategic approach to innovation of both SMEEs and other actors in the national innovation system.

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