SME Innovation Company ProfileWhat is the name of your company?Where is your company located?Region / municipalityHow many employees does your company have? Micro (1–9) Small (10–49) Medium (50–249) Large (250+) What sector does your company operate in? Agriculture, forestry and fishing Mining and quarrying Manufacturing — heavy industry Manufacturing — textile and footwear Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply How long has your company been operating? Less than 1 year 1–5 years 5–10 years More than 10 years Does your company currently export its products or services? Yes No If yes, please list your main export markets.How would you describe your export market research to date? None Limited Extensive Innovation Self-AssessmentDoes your company have a defined innovation strategy or roadmap? No Partially Yes Does leadership consider innovation critical to growth and competitiveness? Low Medium High Does a specific person or team hold responsibility for managing innovation? No Partially Yes Does the company allocate dedicated budget, time, or staff to innovation? No Partially Yes How often does the company introduce new ideas, products, or process improvements? Rarely or never Sometimes Frequently or continuously Idea Development & CapabilityAre employees actively encouraged to contribute improvement ideas? No Partially Yes e.g., brainstorming sessions, suggestion schemes, innovation workshopsIs customer feedback systematically collected to identify innovation opportunities? No Partially Yes Does the company collaborate with external stakeholders to develop ideas? No Partially Yes e.g., customers, suppliers, universities, research institutionsHas the company identified its priority areas for innovation? No Partially Yes e.g., products, processes, digitalisation, marketing, business modelIs there a structured process for generating and evaluating new ideas? No Partially Yes e.g., brainstorming sessions, suggestion schemes, innovation workshopsProduct & Service InnovationHas the company introduced a new or significantly improved product/service in the last 3 years? No Partially Yes Is market or customer research conducted before developing new products/services? No Partially Yes Are new products/services tested or validated before launch? No Partially Yes e.g., prototypes, pilots, customer testingAre the company's innovations protected through intellectual property rights? No Partially Yes e.g., patents, trademarks, designs, copyrightFollow-up. If applicable, what type of innovation was introduced? New product/service Improved product/service features New design or packaging New customer experience Other Digital Innovation & Technology AdoptionHas the company improved its production or operational processes in the last 3 years? No Partially Yes Does the company use data or performance indicators to identify where improvement is needed? No Partially Yes Has innovation been used to raise quality, productivity, or customer satisfaction? No Partially Yes Is cost and efficiency improvement an ongoing, active priority? No Partially Yes Process & Operational InnovationDoes the company use digital technologies to improve business performance? No Partially Yes Has the company invested in a digital transformation project? No Partially Yes Do employees have adequate digital skills, or does the company provide digital training? No Partially Yes Is technology used to improve communication with customers, suppliers, or partners? No Partially Yes Which digital tools does your company currently use? Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Artificial Intelligence (AI) Data analytics Automation technologies E-commerce platforms Other Research & DevelopmentDoes the company conduct research and development activities? No Partially Yes Is there a dedicated budget for research, experimentation, or product development? No Partially Yes Has the company received external funding, grants, or support for innovation? No Partially Yes How important is R&D investment to the company's future growth? No Partially Yes Market Innovation & Competitive AdvantageDoes the company monitor market trends to identify new opportunities? No Partially Yes Does the company analyse competitors to find opportunities for differentiation? No Partially Yes Can the company offer distinct value compared to competitors through innovation? No Partially Yes Has innovation helped the company enter new markets or attract new customers? No Partially Yes Partnerships & CollaborationDoes the company collaborate with other businesses on innovation? No Partially Yes Does the company participate in innovation networks, clusters, or industry associations? No Partially Yes Is the company open to partnering with universities, research centres, or technology providers? No Partially Yes Does the company exchange knowledge or best practice with external organisations? No Partially Yes Sustainability & InnovationDoes the company develop innovations that reduce environmental impact? No Partially Yes Is sustainability considered when developing new products or processes? No Partially Yes Has the company introduced circular-economy or resource-efficient practices? No Partially Yes Is innovation used to improve social responsibility or employee well-being? No Partially Yes Challenges & Support NeedsWhat are the biggest challenges your company faces in developing innovation? Lack of funding Lack of skilled employees Lack of knowledge about innovation methods Limited access to technology Difficulty identifying market opportunities Resistance to change Other What areas would your company need support with to improve innovation capacity? Innovation strategy development Digital transformation Research and development Employee training Access to funding Technology adoption Partnership development Other Would your company like to receive training or mentoring on innovation management? Yes No What type of innovation support would be most valuable for your company? Workshops and training Innovation consultancy Technology assessment Access to innovation networks Funding opportunities Other
