Midlands Engine Regional Innovation Activity

Indicator : Innovation Activity Theme: Business Source : Department for Business and Trade (DBT) UK Innovation Survey (UKIS) dataset Frequency : Every 2 years Definition : The UK definition of innovation is based on an Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) definition outlined in the Oslo Manual 2018. This definition includes any of the following activities, if they occurred during the survey period: 1. Introduction of a new or significantly improved product (good or service) or process; 2. Engagement in innovation projects not yet complete or abandoned; 3. New and significantly improved forms of organisation, business structures or practices and marketing concepts or strategies. A business that has engaged in any of the activities 1 to 3 above is defined as innovation active. This dataset shows the innovation activity of businesses by region by percentage of businesses. This data covers regional data between 2008-2022. Latest Period : 2020-2022 Released : 2023 Next Update : 2025 Link: https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/uk-innovation-survey