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Research and development services

Services related to basic research, applied research and experimental development of new products and processes. Research and development in the fields of natural sciences, social sciences and humanities. Development of technologically advanced software. Commercial research in the fields of electronics, medicine and biotechnology.



Validity of the definition

  • Valid

Source organisation

  • Tilastokeskus

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