The Growing Impact of AI on Innovation: a Revolution in Progress
As the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) becomes widespread, its influence on innovation becomes undeniable. Companies worldwide are restructuring their research and development (R&D) teams to integrate this technology. Today, nearly half of innovation budgets are allocated to AI.
Innovation funding methods are also undergoing major transformations, particularly with an increased interest in grants. However, this type of funding introduces new complexity, both in identifying opportunities and in meeting eligibility criteria.
Key Findings of the 2025 Innovation Barometer:
- 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.
- Growing investments in innovation: On average, companies dedicate between 6% and 10% of their revenue to innovation. Furthermore, 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 reaches 52% for large companies, a clear sign that artificial intelligence is transforming the way innovation is conceived.
- Budgets dedicated to AI: Nearly 47% of companies allocate between 6% and 20% of their innovation budget to AI R&D. This highlights the growing importance of this technology in global innovation strategies.
- Grants, 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,” at 39%. The second most significant obstacle is “meeting eligibility criteria.”
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