Level of expertise:
Intermediate
Author:
Knut Blind
Date of publishing:
01 February 2024

This module provides information and definitions of Research and Development (R&D) activities and explores the connections between R&D and standardisation, highlighting how standards can influence research directions and innovation outcomes. It also discusses the impact of standards on both the process and product of research and innovation, emphasising the role of standardisation in translating R&D efforts into societal and economic benefits.

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Blind Knut

Head of Business Unit Innovation and Regulation and Professor of Innovation Ecomnomics

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