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4.6 Sources of information considered as very important for innovation

UK and EU average, 1996

Per cent of innovating enterprises

	UK
	EU

Service Sector

Manufacturing Sector

Clients or customers

Sources within enterprises

Suppliers of equipment; material; components or software

Other enterprises with the enterprise group

Competitors

Universities or other higher education institutes

Consultancy enterprises

Source: Eurostat (Community and Innovation Study)