# The R&D Activity of Companies and the Prerequisites for Increasing R&D Investments

**Published:** 2021-06-22  
**Categories:** Andra publikationer, Publikationer  
**URL:** https://www.etla.fi/sv/publikationer/yritysten-tk-toiminta-ja-tk-investointien-kasvattamisen-edellytykset/

#### Abstract

This study focuses on factors affecting companies’ research and development (R&D), Finland as a location for R&D activities, and R&D intensity (R&D/GDP). According to our results, R&D investments are increasing in Finland but the R&D intensity will not reach 4 % target by 2030. Our results showed that Sweden, the Baltic countries, and Germany are Finland’s main competitors regarding the location of R&D investments. However, as a location for large companies’ R&D sites, Finland has maintained its competitiveness fairly well. The key factors affecting R&D location are the availability of R&D personnel, and the geographical proximity to the companies’ other units and customers.
 We recommend comprehensive and long-term innovation policy which considers policy actions – not only affecting the increase of R&D and its impacts – but also the increase of capabilities. More precisely, we suggest that R&D subsidies should be directed more towards growth-oriented companies. Furthermore, the supply of potential inventors should be stimulated by facilitating an immigration process for potential R&D employees and by increasing the student quotas in universities.

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## Additional Information

**Kirjoittajat:** Ali-Yrkkö, Jyrki - Deschryvere, Matthias - Halme, Kimmo - Järvelin, Anne-Mari - Lehenkari, Janne - Pajarinen, Mika - Piirainen, Kalle - Suominen, Arho

**Publication Research:** No

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**Key Words:** Development, R&D, Innovation policy, Company, Enterprise, Firm, Research, Research activities

**Paivays:** 22.06.2021

**Sivuja:** 134

**Kieli:** fi

**Sarja:** Other articles

http://urn.fi/URN:ISBN:978-952-383-338-8

**Saatavuus:** 2

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