Nowadays, the term innovation is utilized frequently, it is almost used inflationarily. It is clear that the pursuit of innovation drives business and science.

But what exactly does innovation mean and where does it differ from creativity? Who was Joseph Alois Schumpeter and how did he see innovations? In our infographic we explain the definition and origin of the term, how innovative strength can be measured and what innovation means in practice. We also provide important figures on the innovation potential of different countries and present innovative locations and projects in Germany.

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