Terms A-Z

This glossary contains definitions of the terms from the topic areas Education, Science, Research and Innovation, and is regularly updated. The glossary terms are alphabetically ordered.

Research and innovation (R&I)

Research and development (R&D) and research and innovation (R&I) are not used synonymously. R&D represents only one component of R&I activities. Innovation encompasses the introduction of new or significantly improved products (goods and services), processes, and marketing and organisational methods.