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To compose an integral set of measurement instruments to assess the effectivenessof ISSs on SMEs’ innovation at different organizational levels.
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To adapt an ISS, which was developed and successfully piloted in a research project in Germany, for application in the UK and Germany.
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To examine the effectiveness of the ISS on SMEs’ innovation in a large scale RCT including an experimental- and a waiting-list control group. The RCT will be conducted simultaneously in the UK and in Germany.
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To analyse the impact of the ISS on innovation and compare its effectiveness in the UK and Germany.
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Contingent upon the results of the evaluation to adapt components of the ISS and disseminate it to facilitate a broad application.
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