Business Innovation Policies.

Foreword
 Table of contents
 Executive summary
 Business innovation policies: Findings and policy conclusions
 Key trends in business innovation policies
 The changing rationale for policy
 Key policy instruments supporting business innovation
 Considerations on the policy mix
 Strengthening evaluation
 Canada\'s policy mix for innovation
 Notes
 References
 Public support for business R Direct support for R R & D tax credits
 Notes
 References
 Non R & D-based public support for business innovation
 Policy rationales
 Allocating direct support. Examples of financial support for start-ups, technology-oriented and fast-growth businessesExamples of support for researchers and innovative entrepreneurs to start their own business
 Support to knowledge transfer through technology-related collaboration and networks
 Support for the creation of innovation hubs and centres of excellence
 Examples of technology incubators
 Notes
 References
 Demand-side policies to support innovation: Trends and challenges
 Evidence and policy trends
 Public procurement
 Innovation-oriented regulations and standards
 Lead markets
 Conclusions
 Notes.