Everest Group warns R&D divide widens as 23% of leaders spend 11%-20% of revenue

• Everest Global Inc analysis flagged a widening R&D spending gap as market leaders lift investment faster than peers.
• Survey of 260 global R&D leads showed 23% of leaders spend 11%-20% of revenue on R&D; 5.6% spend above 20%.
• More than 90% of businesses plan to raise R&D outlays over the next year, with AI a major investment priority.
• Leaders also signaled more aggressive increases: 14.2% expect R&D spending to rise by more than 10% versus 8.5% overall.
• Strategic partnerships and external IP are central, with leaders more likely to pursue alliances, startup tie-ups, acquisitions, or VC/PE funding.

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