Innovation among S’pore firms: What could help boost success?

Firms that ST spoke to noted that more support, injected midway of long R&D projects, could further help to spur innovation. PHOTO: ST FILE
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SINGAPORE – More help to deepen a local talent pool and greater support for longer-term research and development (R&D) projects are some forms of support businesses here hope to receive as they innovate to remain competitive, amid the roll-out of the Enterprise Innovation Scheme that was announced in Budget 2023.

Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Lawrence Wong, who delivered the Budget on Feb 14, said there is a need to nurture and sustain innovation across the economy.

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