A Short Review on SMEs, Innovation and Financial Markets

A Short Review on SMEs, Innovation and Financial Markets

The main aim of this paper is to provide up-to-date information about the relatedness of innovation and financing activities in SMEs in the case of Turkey by referencing researches in literature. Scientific and technological developments have opened new ways in terms of SMEs and their contribution to the development of countries. At that stage financing of innovation and supporting the sustainability of technological improvements within SMEs carry a great importance.

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