title: [Options for a future-oriented innovation policy in the medical devices industry].
abstract: From an innovation systems perspective the performance of the German medical devices industry, future challenges and barriers to innovation are assessed. Current performance indicators (e.g., R&D intensity, export growth rates) paint a favourable picture. Nonetheless, a number of innovation barriers are identified: in particular, insufficient network integration of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and ineffective policy coordination. Finally, recommendations addressing identified future challenges and innovation barriers are developed.
authors.affiliation: Fakultät Wirtschaft und Informatik, Fachhochschule Hannover. nusser@fh-hannover.de
authors.forename: Michael
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Nusser
authors.forename: Ralf
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Lindner
mesh_terms: D003144:Communication Barriers; D003299:Cooperative Behavior; D018795:Device Approval; D004059:Diffusion of Innovation; D004864:Equipment and Supplies; D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine / Q000639:trends; D005544:Forecasting; D005858:Germany; D006291:Health Policy / Q000639:trends*; D006801:Humans; D007221:Industry / Q000639:trends*; D033183:Interdisciplinary Communication; D009313:National Health Programs / Q000639:trends*