Abstract
The methods used by the Ministry of Technology to stimulate technological innovation in industry are described, primarily concerning the activities of the Engineering Group of the Ministry. The phases of surveying the scene, the diagnostic steps and the actions that are taken to bring about improvements are followed through. The paper presents a picture of the powers, objectives and machinery of the Ministry of Technology and examples are given of the measures that are used, their application to specific industries, and the attention given to creating an advancing technological base.
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