KBLI 72—Scientific Research and Development

Where 72 sits

1. N Professional, Scientific and Technical Activities
2. 72 Scientific Research and Development

Contains 2 narrower codes

• 721 Experimental Research and Development In Natural Sciences and Engineering
• 722 Experimental Research and Development of Social Sciences and Humanities

What 72 includes

• This division encompasses three types of research and development activities: (1) basic research, which is experimental or theoretical activity undertaken primarily to acquire new knowledge about the fundamentals of observed phenomena and facts, without aiming at any specific application or use; (2) applied research, which is original investigation undertaken to acquire new knowledge, with a specific, direct practical objective; and (3) experimental development, which is systematic activity based on existing knowledge, whether from research or practical experience, aimed at producing new materials, products, and devices; installing new processes, systems, and services; and substantially improving existing ones.
• Experimental research and development activities within this core category are not considered supporting activities. This core category is divided into two categories: natural sciences and engineering, and social sciences and humanities.
• This basic category also includes -the development and production of prototypes with the primary goal of further refinement, whether or not the prototype is linked to mass production.

What 72 excludes

• This division does not include -market research, see class 7320.

72 in other systems