Small and medium-sized enterprises now spend more on research and development than large businesses, with the growth of local venture capital and government support helping to alleviate some financing constraints.
In a speech on Thursday, Reserve Bank assistant governor for the financial system, Dr Brad Jones, said that SMEs “appear to be taking over the ‘innovation baton’ from large firms, including in early-stage investment in R&D and intellectual property …
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