
Research has demonstrated the effects of innovation, particularly in technology, on economic growth, industrial optimisation, improved social welfare and environmental protection.
Innovation is often defined as the result of both advanced research and development (R&D) leading to new industrial products and services, and new marketing or work organisation methods in business practices.
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