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Gazelles ministudy available online!
The ministudy on Gazelles is now available for download from the official INNO-GRIPS site.
This report comprises of several sections. The first section introduces the concept of a gazelle, putting it in context within the current EU priorities in economic policy. Then, the second section examines the issue of definitions. This is a key issue as small firms are in a state of change, growing in sales, manpower and capability development. Understanding what gazelles are is a key issue if appropriate action to support them is to be provided. Finally, Section 3 explores the economic role and significance of gazelles and the contribution they make to the key EU policy goals of competitiveness, innovation, employment and growth, looking at the best ways to them. Here we asked why we should support them; what is the rationale; how do we decide which firms should be supported and what are the drivers and barriers to development?
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This mini-study is aimed at serving as input for an INNO-Views Workshop on gazelles, which took place in April 2007. In particular, the study sets the scene for the first part of the workshop, which will focus on the role and importance of gazelles for innovation and competitiveness and the question how to further stimulate their development. The study focuses on the following points:
- Definition of the concept of gazelles, taking into account the available literature and the results of the Europe INNOVA innovation panel on gazelles.
- Presentation of the main findings on the economic relevance and importance of gazelles for competitiveness and innovation, based on available studies and economic analysis.
- Identification and analysis of potential drivers and barriers for the development of gazelles.
The study is now available online. We welcome your input, comments and ideas. PLEASE FEEL FREE to leave your comments here (or in other pages in this blog/other related blogs). Our team will try to response as soon as possible.
