(New report) Innovation in South and South East Asia 2020
South and South East Asia, as a region, is dynamic and diverse. While South Asia consists of eight countries, South East Asia consists of 11 countries. Together, the region spans 19 countries that are geographically close, culturally diverse and each at varying stages of economic development. Recognition of innovation as a key driver for economic growth, though recent, will be the key ingredient in their recipe for future long-term sustainable growth.
In this report, you will find out the current innovation landscape in this region and what has been done by the government research institutions, academic institutions and corporations to create innovation-driven economies in order to create sustainable growth. You will be able to see the list of top innovators in this region.
In this report, you will find out the current innovation landscape in this region and what has been done by the government research institutions, academic institutions and corporations to create innovation-driven economies in order to create sustainable growth. You will be able to see the list of top innovators in this region.
Key findings:
Innovation in numbers
South Asia and South East Asia, combined, represented by innovators from 9 countries, witnessed a steady rise in innovation at 10% average year-on-year growth.
Top innovators
See the list of top innovators from government research institutions, academic institutions and corporations.
Government is playing an important role in driving innovation
From investment in science and technology, to creating policies that enable innovation, government support is visible in developing knowledge-based, innovation-driven economies.
IP Offices are crucial partner of innovation
IP Offices are supporting government’s drive to create an IP centric culture within their countries to advance innovation.
The rise of the start-up ecosystem
Start-ups are leveraging technology to solve unique customer problems, thus, disrupting business models and driving adoption of their products and services at an unprecedent pace.
Innovation is dominated by non-corporations
Government research institutes and academic institutions dominated the list of innovators with 57% of the share. Corporations followed close at 43%.
