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EIB Working Papers 2018/07 - Young SMEs: Driving Innovation in Europe?
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Using the EIB Investment Survey, this working paper categorises EU firms according to their involvement in R&D and other innovation activities. It explores why young innovators are not more engaged in innovation, examining the role of credit constraints and public grants.