Table 7: Firms’ main information source concerning innovation activities
Slightly
Information source Very important important Not important
Company itself or company’s group 27% 44% 29%
Suppliers of equipment, materials or components 23% 58% 19%
Customers 79% 16% 5%
Competitors or other firms in the same sector 11% 61% 28%
Private consultants 7% 34% 59%
Universities or other higher education institutions 14% 53% 33%
Government or public research institutes 8% 50% 42%
Professional and industry associations 9% 52% 39%