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Table 1.

List of obstacles to innovation in CIS 2016

Code	Explanation
LFIN_IN	Lack of internal finance
LFIN_EXT	Lack of external finance (credit or private equity)
H_COST	Innovation costs too high
L_EMPL	Lack of qualified employees within the firm
L_PRTN	Lack of collaboration partners
L_SUBS	Difficulties in obtaining public subsidies/grants
U_DMND	Uncertain market demand for innovations
H_COMP	High competition in the relevant market

Code	Explanation
LFIN_IN	Lack of internal finance
LFIN_EXT	Lack of external finance (credit or private equity)
H_COST	Innovation costs too high
L_EMPL	Lack of qualified employees within the firm
L_PRTN	Lack of collaboration partners
L_SUBS	Difficulties in obtaining public subsidies/grants
U_DMND	Uncertain market demand for innovations
H_COMP	High competition in the relevant market