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The ERC is the UK’s leading centre of excellence for research into the growth, innovation and productivity of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Our research helps shape better policies and practices that enable SMEs to thrive.

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Diversity and Entrepreneurial Activity – changing fortunes?

August 19, 2020

Official statistics for 2018 – the most recent data available– suggest that business starts in the UK totalled around 380,000; or, just over 1,000 a day. In reality, this is an estimated figure based on VAT and PAYE records. UK Finance’s data – using bank account numbers – suggests an even higher figure. Nevertheless, it… Read more

How small businesses can get one over the big boys in Zoom revolution

August 19, 2020

Some small companies have adapted in the Zoom revolution with the ability to compete with larger rivals as potential customers , suppliers and partners no longer expect physical meetings.  New article out today by David Wighton in the Times with comment from Mark Hart suggests that the crisis has boosted the efforts of small companies… Read more

Growth and Diversity – an Opportunity?

August 18, 2020

The events of the last few months have reminded us all of the impact of economic growth – or the lack of it – on our everyday lives. Beyond the tragedy of COVID-19 in terms of the physical and mental health for individuals, families and communities directly impacted, we are all involved in the resulting… Read more

Diversity and Innovation – the new evidence

August 17, 2020

We have got used to recognising the role of innovation in generating growth and prosperity in all economies.  At first, society heaped praise on individuals who led technological change (for example, Trevithick, Armstrong or Brunel).  In the last 100 years, greater emphasis was given to larger firms and government policy to lead the “white heat… Read more

Unlocking Opportunity

July 16, 2020

This report by the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) draws on research from the Enterprise Research Centre and Centre for Research in Ethnic Minority Entrepreneurship (CREME) at Aston Business School to provide new insights on the important contribution of, and specific barriers faced by, ethnic minority entrepreneurs in the UK. Drawing on the latest available… Read more

New ERC Research reports on innovation and productivity in Northern Ireland

July 14, 2020

Three new ERC research reports focusing on innovation and productivity in the Northern Ireland economy have been published. The reports, authored by ERC research associates based at Queens University Belfast and Warwick Business School were funded by the Department for Economy Northern Ireland and Invest Northern Ireland. They focus on the interrelationship between R&D, innovation… Read more

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One size does not fit all: A cross-country comparison of policy instruments used to support firm-level innovation and science

January 15, 2021

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Assessing the impact of Covid-19 on Innovate UK award holders Survey and case-study evidence Wave 2 –October/November 2020

January 14, 2021

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Understanding the role of IP protection in UK firms’ growth, productivity and innovation 1998-2016: Patents, trade marks and registered designs reconsidered

January 13, 2021

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