As AI adoption becomes more widespread, its impact on innovation is undeniable.
As the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) becomes widespread, its influence on innovation is becoming unavoidable. Companies around the world are restructuring their research and development (R&D) teams to integrate this technology. Today, nearly half of innovation budgets are allocated to AI.
The ways of financing innovation are also undergoing significant transformations, with an increased focus on grants. However, this type of funding introduces new complexities, both in identifying opportunities and in meeting eligibility criteria.
Key findings from the 2025 Barometer include:
- Innovation remains a top priority: Despite economic turbulence, 94% of companies continue to innovate. 93% have a dedicated innovation budget, and 79% have specialized teams in place.
- Increasing investments in innovation: On average, companies allocate between 6% and 10% of their revenue to innovation. Additionally, 73% plan to increase their R&D budget next year.
- Restructuring of R&D teams: 41% of companies have already reorganized their teams to better integrate AI. This figure rises to 52% for large enterprises, a clear sign that artificial intelligence is transforming how innovation is approached.
- Budgets dedicated to AI: Nearly 47% of companies allocate between 6% and 20% of their innovation budget to AI R&D. This underscores the growing importance of this technology in global innovation strategies.
- Grants as a key funding source: 37% of companies prioritize grants to finance their innovation projects, surpassing tax credits (31%).
- The complexity of grants: The main obstacle to obtaining grants is “identifying the right opportunities,” cited by 39%. The second most significant barrier is “meeting eligibility criteria.”
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