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This research aims to explore how digital inclusive finance affects the innovation capacity of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in China.

February 1, 2023HeliyonOpen Access

Digital inclusive finance, financial mismatch and the innovation capacity of small and medium-sized enterprises: Evidence from Chinese listed companies

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Randomized trial investigates the effect of digital inclusive finance on innovation ability in SMEs, suggesting positive implications.

This research aims to explore how digital inclusive finance affects the innovation capacity of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in China.
Conducted theoretical and empirical analyses on Chinese A-share listed companies from 2010 to 2021.
Assessed innovation data and examined the effects of digital inclusive finance and financial mismatch variables on technological innovation.
Performed robustness tests and mediation effect analyses.
Digital inclusive finance positively affects the technological innovation capability of SMEs (p<0.05).
Key indicators of digital inclusive finance enhance innovation capacity, such as depth of use and breadth of coverage.
Financial mismatch negatively impacts technological innovation in SMEs, while digital inclusive finance mitigates this effect.

Li et al. (2023) studied this question.

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