The ISIC Code 73 is described as
Research and development
Description
This division includes three types of research and development (R&D):
· basic research:
· experimental or theoretical work undertaken primarily to acquire new knowledge of the underlying foundations of phenomena and observable facts, without particular application or use in view
· applied research:
· original investigation undertaken in order to acquire new knowledge, directed primarily towards a specific practical aim or objective
· experimental development:
· systematic work, drawing on existing knowledge gained from research and/or practical experience, directed to producing new materials, products and devices, to installing new processes, systems and services, and to improving substantially those already produced or installed
This division excludes:
· governmental administration of R&D and of associated funds in the various natural or social sciences, see division 75· administration and support of defence-related applied research and experimental development, see 7522· education combined with R&D, see division 80· raising and management of R&D funds for medical or other socially related R&D by charities, see 8532(2019-08-02)
It belongs to the code group
ISIC Code K Real estate, renting and business activities
To this Code "73" belongs the sub codes
- ISIC Code 731: Research and experimental development on natural sciences and engineering (NSE)
- ISIC Code 732: Research and experimental development on social sciences and humanities (SSH)
The equivalent NACE Code (Rev. 1.1) is
| 73: |  Forschung und Entwicklung - Forschung und Entwicklung |
| 73: |  Research and development - Research and development |
| 73: |  Recherche-développement |
| 73: |  Rivcerca e sviluppo |
| 73: |  Investigacion y desarrollo |
| 73: |  Speur- en ontwikkelingswerk |
| 73: |  Forskning og udvikling |
The equivalent NAICS Code (Rev. 2002) is
| 54: | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services |
The equivalent CPC Code (Rev. 1.1) is
Translation of the Code description
| 73: | Research and development |
| | Recherche-développement |
(2019-08-02)
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