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Learning from the Mittelstand
Stephen Roper contributed to feature reports by CNBC on the German Mittelstand and some of the lessons for small and medium firms internationally. Hallmarks of many Mittelstand firms are their family ownership, their innovative activity and their niche market leadership.
Sharing UK Experience Internationally
Stephen Roper was invited to share the UK’s experience of using randomised controlled trials to test SME policy at an international conference in Taiwan. The presentation focussed on the operational issues of making randomised trials work for industrial policy testing stimulating significant debate among the international audience. A paper based on the conference presentation is being developed.
ERC features in Newly published BIS Research Strategy Paper
The Department of Business , Innovation & Skills has released the BIS Research Strategy 2014-2015. This paper, part of the BIS Research Papers – Investing in Research , Development & Innovation features the work of the Enterprise Research Centre – ERC. Read the Full Paper here
Grant funding for Communities of Interest ~ Call for proposals
The Enterprise Research Centre invites applications for funding for Communities of Interest around specific research topics which can contribute to the evidence base on SME growth and development. Two grants of up to £4,000 each are available to fund research networking activity, workshops or seminars. … Read more
Community of Interest on Open Innovation in SMEs ~ Conference.
Community of Interest on Open Innovation in SMEs: Advancing Research with Policy and Practice Impact A one day conference will be held on Friday, 28 November, 2014, 9.30-17.30 Venue: Newcastle University Business School The conference will act as the impetus for the launch of the ‘Community of Interest (COI) on Open innovation in SMEs’, sponsored by the ERC,… Read more
“Communities of Interest” – Inaugural Meeting
Formation of the Communities of Interest The Inaugural Meeting for the Communities of Interest ( COI ) took place on Tuesday 26th August 2014 at UCL, London, UK Dr Mark Gilman, Director of the Centre for Employment, Competitiveness and Growth, Kent Business School, University of Kent welcomed participants to the inaugural meeting of the COI. He will… Read more
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