| Value | Category |
|---|---|
| -9 | Don't know |
| -7 | Does not apply |
| 1 | Developed or adapted by this establishment, from its own ideas |
| 2 | Licensed technology or process from another firm |
| 3 | Developed in cooperation with domestic suppliers |
| 4 | Developed in cooperation with suppliers abroad |
| 5 | Developed in cooperation with domestic client firms |
| 6 | Developed in cooperation with client firms abroad |
| 7 | Developed in cooperation with external academic or research institutions |
| 8 | Bought a new machine or equipment to adopt the new technology |
| 9 | Other |
| Sysmiss |