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[q1] How would you grade the Finnish national innovation system (NIS) AT THE MOMENT? (10=excellent - 4=poor)

[q2] If you evaluated the system as it was 5 YEARS AGO, how would you grade it? (10=excellent - 4=poor)

[q3] Taking into account the ongoing and future reforms, what grade would you give to the NIS as you anticipate it to be IN 5 YEARS? (10=excellent - 4=poor)

[q4] How would you describe the regime constituted by the PUBLIC SECTOR actors in the NIS?

[q5_1] From the point of view of YOUR OWN ORGANISATION, how important do you consider the following governmental actors of the NIS?: Tekes

[q5_2] From the point of view of YOUR OWN ORGANISATION, how important do you consider the following governmental actors of the NIS?: Sitra

[q5_3] From the point of view of YOUR OWN ORGANISATION, how important do you consider the following governmental actors of the NIS?: The Academy of Finland

[q5_4] From the point of view of YOUR OWN ORGANISATION, how important do you consider the following governmental actors of the NIS?: Ministry of employment and the economy

[q5_5] From the point of view of YOUR OWN ORGANISATION, how important do you consider the following governmental actors of the NIS?: Ministry of education

[q5_6] From the point of view of YOUR OWN ORGANISATION, how important do you consider the following governmental actors of the NIS?: Ministry of social affairs and health

[q5_7] From the point of view of YOUR OWN ORGANISATION, how important do you consider the following governmental actors of the NIS?: Ministry of finance

[q5_8] From the point of view of YOUR OWN ORGANISATION, how important do you consider the following governmental actors of the NIS?: Other ministries

[q5_9] From the point of view of YOUR OWN ORGANISATION, how important do you consider the following governmental actors of the NIS?: Technical Research Centre of Finland (VTT)

[q5_10] From the point of view of YOUR OWN ORGANISATION, how important do you consider the following governmental actors of the NIS?: Other public research organisations

[q5_11] From the point of view of YOUR OWN ORGANISATION, how important do you consider the following governmental actors of the NIS?: Finpro

[q5_12] From the point of view of YOUR OWN ORGANISATION, how important do you consider the following governmental actors of the NIS?: Foundation for Finnish Inventions

[q5_13] From the point of view of YOUR OWN ORGANISATION, how important do you consider the following governmental actors of the NIS?: Universities

[q5_14] From the point of view of YOUR OWN ORGANISATION, how important do you consider the following governmental actors of the NIS?: Polytechnics

[q5_15] From the point of view of YOUR OWN ORGANISATION, how important do you consider the following governmental actors of the NIS?: Local TE-centres

[q5_16] From the point of view of YOUR OWN ORGANISATION, how important do you consider the following governmental actors of the NIS?: Finnvera

[q5_17] From the point of view of YOUR OWN ORGANISATION, how important do you consider the following governmental actors of the NIS?: Industry Investment

[q5_18] From the point of view of YOUR OWN ORGANISATION, how important do you consider the following governmental actors of the NIS?: Centres of Expertise or Technology

[q5_19] From the point of view of YOUR OWN ORGANISATION, how important do you consider the following governmental actors of the NIS?: Research and Innovation council (Science and technologypolicy council)

[q6] Which of the two, technology push or demand pull, characterizes the Finnish national innovation policy best?

[q7_1_1] Do the listed actors successfully take care of the tasks?: International topclass research: Universities

[q7_1_2] Do the listed actors successfully take care of the tasks?: International topclass research: Polytechnics

[q7_1_3] Do the listed actors successfully take care of the tasks?: International topclass research: Public research organisations

[q7_2_1] Do the listed actors successfully take care of the tasks?: Research for national needs: Universities

[q7_2_2] Do the listed actors successfully take care of the tasks?: Research for national needs: Polytechnics

[q7_2_3] Do the listed actors successfully take care of the tasks?: Research for national needs: Public research organisations

[q7_3_1] Do the listed actors successfully take care of the tasks?: Prod. of competence for international business activities: Universities

[q7_3_2] Do the listed actors successfully take care of the tasks?: Prod. of competence for international business activities: Polytechnics

[q7_3_3] Do the listed actors successfully take care of the tasks?: Prod. of competence for international business activities: Public research organisations

[q7_4_1] Do the listed actors successfully take care of the tasks?: Prod. of competence for local business activities: Universities

[q7_4_2] Do the listed actors successfully take care of the tasks?: Prod. of competence for local business activities: Polytechnics

[q7_4_3] Do the listed actors successfully take care of the tasks?: Prod. of competence for local business activities: Public research organisations

[q8] How would you grade the NIS in the respect of promoting growth entrepreneurship and generation of rapidly growing companies in Finland? (10=excellent - 4=poor)

[q9] Would you say the NIS promotes also agendas of regional policy?

[q10] Is the NATIONAL innovation policy equally effective in all regions of Finland?

[q11] How important are NATIONAL networks for the activities of your organisation?

[q12] How important are INTERNATIONAL networks for the activities of your organisation?

[q13_1] The forthcoming reform of the UNIVERSITIES ACT will promote: internationalization

[q13_2] The forthcoming reform of the UNIVERSITIES ACT will promote: quality of teaching

[q13_3] The forthcoming reform of the UNIVERSITIES ACT will promote: quality of research

[q13_4] The forthcoming reform of the UNIVERSITIES ACT will promote: societal impact

[q13_5] The centres of strategic excellence (SHOKs) enhance the system’s performance:

[q13_6] The possible reform of publicly funded research organisations would enhance the system’s performance

[q13_7] The reform of the University Inventions Act will enhance the co-operation between companies, universities and polytechnics

[q14] What is your company’s primary source of earnings?

[q15] What is your company’s primary position in the distribution chain?

[q16_1] Importance of the following aspects in your operations: A generally positive attitude towards risk taking in society

[q16_2] Importance of the following aspects in your operations: The availability of risk financing

[q16_3] Importance of the following aspects in your operations: A motivating company and capital taxation scheme

[q16_4] Importance of the following aspects in your operations: The convenience of public administrative procedures

[q16_5] Importance of the following aspects in your operations: Guidance and information provided by the public sector

[q16_6] Importance of the following aspects in your operations: Financial support provided by the public sector

[q16_7] Importance of the following aspects in your operations: The readiness of universities and polytechnics to cooperate

[q17] A central function of NIS is to facilitate PRIVATE business and innovation activities. How would you characterize the system as a whole?

[q18] How efficient are tax incentives regarding future earnings and profit sharing in increasing the number of growth companies?

[q19] Has your company engaged in innovation activities in the last three years?

[q20_1] Importance of DOMESTIC actors in innovation activities: Employees of your company/corporation

[q20_2] Importance of DOMESTIC actors in innovation activities: Device and materials suppliers

[q20_3] Importance of DOMESTIC actors in innovation activities: Client companies

[q20_4] Importance of DOMESTIC actors in innovation activities: Consumers/end users

[q20_5] Importance of DOMESTIC actors in innovation activities: Municipalities or the government

[q20_6] Importance of DOMESTIC actors in innovation activities: Competitors

[q20_7] Importance of DOMESTIC actors in innovation activities: Consultants/consulting agencies

[q20_8] Importance of DOMESTIC actors in innovation activities: Private research organisations

[q20_9] Importance of DOMESTIC actors in innovation activities: Public research organisations

[q20_10] Importance of DOMESTIC actors in innovation activities: Universities

[q20_11] Importance of DOMESTIC actors in innovation activities: Polytechnics

[q21_1] Importance of FOREIGN actors in innovation activities: Employees of your company/corporation

[q21_2] Importance of FOREIGN actors in innovation activities: Device and materials suppliers

[q21_3] Importance of FOREIGN actors in innovation activities: Client companies

[q21_4] Importance of FOREIGN actors in innovation activities: Consumers/end users

[q21_5] Importance of FOREIGN actors in innovation activities: Municipalities or the government

[q21_6] Importance of FOREIGN actors in innovation activities: Competitors

[q21_7] Importance of FOREIGN actors in innovation activities: Consultants/consulting agencies

[q21_8] Importance of FOREIGN actors in innovation activities: Private research organisations

[q21_9] Importance of FOREIGN actors in innovation activities: Public research organisations

[q21_10] Importance of FOREIGN actors in innovation activities: Universities

[q21_11] Importance of FOREIGN actors in innovation activities: Polytechnics

[q22_1] Which of the following statements portray the role of end users in your innovation activities?: No significant role

[q22_2] Which of the following statements portray the role of end users in your innovation activities?: They are subject to frequent market studies

[q22_3] Which of the following statements portray the role of end users in your innovation activities?: They provide active and frequent updates on the changes in their needs

[q22_4] Which of the following statements portray the role of end users in your innovation activities?: They participate in the actual innovation activities

[q23] Has any of your company’s investment-, R&D-, marketing-, or any other type of project been deferred or cancelled due to the global financial crisis?

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