Naslov
Evaluating additionality of an innovation subsidy program targeted at SMEs: An exploratory study

Autori
Radas, Sonja ; Anić, Ivan-Damir

Izvornik
Croatian economic survey ... (1330-4860) 15 (2013), 1; 61-88

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u časopisima, članak, znanstveni

Ključne riječi
Additionality ; innovation ; R&D subsidy ; SMEs ; input additionality ; output additionality ; behavioural additionality ; exploratory study ; developing country ; commercialization

Sažetak
This paper explores the effectiveness of a recently introduced innovation subsidy program targeted at SMEs in Croatia. Three aspects of program additionality were evaluated: input, output and behavioural. Both qualitative and survey research was employed, and four case studies with selected recipient companies were conducted. This study is response to policy makers’ need for early program assessment. It attempts to show that even with early evaluation and small population of recipients it is possible to gain insight into program effectiveness. Analysis suggests that the effects of programs targeted at innovative SMEs might need to be evaluated differently from general subsidies. This is especially evident in the evaluation of input additionality. Analysis indicates that SMEs which started with higher R&D capability tend to increase R&D intensity while participating in the program. The program raised R&D and innovation capability of the participating SMEs, but commercialization of project results remains a concern.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Ekonomija

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