Glossary:Worldwide technological product and process innovation

A worldwide technological product and process (TPP) innovation occurs the very first time a new or improved product or process is implemented.

A firm-only technological product and process innovation occurs when a firm implements a new or improved product or process which is technologically novel for the unit concerned but has already been implemented in other firms and industries.

Related concepts

• TPP innovating firm
• Technological product and process innovation (TPP)

Statistical data

• Research and development statistics at regional level

Source

• The measurement of scientific and technological activities: proposed guidelines for collecting and interpreting innovation data: Oslo manual , Paris, 2005 (PDF)