Forbes India | Posted on Feb 13, 2012 at 12:18pm IST

Nations and innovation

Forbes India Nilofer D'Souza, Forbes India

USA

The US, ranked number one, has always been a leader in innovation. However, after the recession, innovation has taken a backseat in the USA. This could possibly hamper job creation.

India

India, ranked sixth, is one level higher than the UK in innovation. Its most innovative sectors are energy, healthcare, telecommunications, and fast moving consumer goods.

Nations and innovation

China

China is the fourth most innovative country and the second largest investor in R&D in the world. It commands 13 percent of the global R&D spend. It scores the lowest in its potential to harness small and medium enterprises in innovation.

Germany

Germany, ranked number two, is one of the few developed economies that stands insulated from another recession. The incremental innovation approach seen in its small and medium enterprises puts Germany in a comfortable position.

Japan

Japan ranks third in innovation, but internally, the environment for innovation is perceived as negative. The need for localisation of innovation is also least felt in Japan and is considered the most reserved market for innovation today.

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