World's top companies for R&D

These 10 global companies are investing the most in innovation, according to a European Commission report.

2.  Samsung

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  • R&D investment: $11 billion
  • 1-year growth: 15.3%

Samsung (SSNLF) is locked in a tussle with Apple (AAPL) for supremacy in the global market for smartphones, tablets and PCs -- and brought out several new products this year.

The South Korean company launched its smartwatch -- the Galaxy Gear -- in September, and last month unveiled the world's first smartphone with a curved screen -- the Galaxy Round. Apple increased its own R&D spend by 39% to $3.5 billion in 2012 but still ranked just 46th on the global list.

  @MarkThompsonCNN - Last updated November 21 2013 01:25 PM ET

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