SBI 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

• 72.1 Research and experimental development on natural sciences and engineering
• 72.2 Research and experimental development on social sciences and humanities

What 72 includes

• This division comprises activities of three types of research and development:
• 1) purely scientific research: experimental or theoretical work primarily aimed at acquiring new knowledge about the foundations of phenomena and observable facts, without being aimed at a specific application;
• 2) applied scientific research: original research aimed at acquiring new knowledge primarily aimed at a specific practical objective;
• 3) experimental development work: systematic work based on existing knowledge acquired through research and/or practical experience, aimed at the production of new materials, products, and devices, the introduction of new processes, systems, and services, or a major improvement of already existing materials, processes, and devices.
• The research and development activities in this division should not be regarded as auxiliary activities. They are subdivided into two categories: natural and technical sciences and social and humanities sciences.
• Developing and producing prototypes with the primary objective of making further improvements, whether or not related to their production.

What 72 excludes

• Market and opinion research agencies, see 73200

72 in other systems