Innovation capacity of the European transport sector

Table of Contents

• Contents 3
• Abstract 5
• Acknowledgements 6
• Authors 6
• Executive summary 7
• Policy context 7
• Main findings and conclusions 8
• Related and future JRC work 8
• Quick guide 8
• 1 Introduction 10
• 2 Methodological approach 11
• 2.1 Innovation concepts and measurements 11
• 2.2 Methodology 12
• 3 Assessment of the innovation capacity in the EU transport sector 16
• 3.1 Funding 16
• 3.1.1. Business RI expenditure 16
• 3.1.2. Government RI expenditure 17
• Human resources 19
• 3.2.1 RI Personnel 19
• 3.2.2 Researchers 20
• 3.3 Patents 20
• 4. Innovation engagement 23
• 4.1. Innovative enterprises 23
• Innovation types 25
• 4.3. Public financial support 29
• 4.4. Cooperation with partners 31
• 4.5. Barriers to innovations 33
• 4.6. Environmental aspects and innovation of enterprises 34
• Conclusions 36
• References 38
• List of abbreviations and definitions 41
• List of figures 43
• List of tables 44
• Annexes 45
• Annex 1 Statistical classification of economic activities NACE Revision 2 transport-related sectors . 45
• Annex 2 NABS Classification - Transport telecommunication and other infrastructures 48
• Annex 3 Patents codes associated to the transport sector based on the cooperative patent classification 49
• The Joint Research Centre JRC provides independent evidence-based knowledge and science supporting EU policies to positively impact society 52