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  1. The meaning of Innovation in Companies, and International Support

    To develop an innovation strategy, roll out an innovation framework or build an innovation programme or project, it is very valuable to take a bigger perspective on what innovation means.  Innovation is a broad term and can mean many things t...
  2. The Key Criteria for an Activity to be Considered as R&D

    The Frascati Manual for Research & Experimental Development is considered as one of the leading manuals for the classification of R&D. Originating from Frascati, Italy, this OECD manual has been revised many times (latest 2015 ) According to...
  3. Technology Readiness Level Scale

    The TRL scale was originally developed by NASA in  the 1970s with for space  technology (readiness for space!), and has been adapted and adopted by international innovation and R&D bodies since, to classify technology with respect...
  4. Who does Research & Experimental Development, and what does it mean?

    Different types of Research & Experimental Development (or R&D) is carried out by companies, universities, RPOs (research performing organisations), institutes of technology and others.  According to the OECD’s Frascati Manual , the definition ...
  5. Size, Figures & Dynamics of the Innovation and R&D Market – Ireland, UK, Canada

    ReaDI-Watch estimates that more than 200,000 SMEs in Ireland, the UK, and North America collectively invest over $0.5 trillion annually in R&D with an expected annual growth rate of 10%. This funding comes from various sources, including State Fundi...
  6. Commercial Progress Reporting on ReaDI-Watch

    At the core of Grant-funded R&D and Innovation projects typically lies an important commercial activity taking place by the funded parties.  Usually, the work undertaken in a funded R&D and Innovation project is broken out into Work Packages.  ...
  7. Technological / Technical Progress Reporting on ReaDI-Watch

    At the core of Grant-funded R&D and Innovation projects typically lies an important scientific/technological activity taking place by the funded parties.  Usually, the work undertaken in a funded R&D and Innovation project is broken out into Wo...
  8. Using ReaDI-Watch to Manage Grant Supported Projects in Real-Time

    In the dynamic world of Innovation and R&D, the ability to track and manage grant-funded projects in real-time is a critical skill. This is especially true when it comes to meeting tight technical, financial, and labour allocation reporting requirem...
  9. Submitting an R&D Tax Credit Claim

    ReaDI-Watch brings customers from a “retrospective” end of year approach to submitting R&D tax filings by implementing a culture and structure for real-time data capture in the business.  Qualifying R&D activity for R&D tax credits may form a pa...
  10. Development Tracking & Lessons Learned

    Innovation Process and R&D Decision-Gates Real-Time Development Tracking & Progress Gates When developments are "live" or RD&I projects are "Active", tracking their progress in "real-time" leads to better outcomes for the business, and a more emp...