10 most read articles in 2025

Major investment in agricultural innovation, start-up factories and self-employed health. These are the topics of some of the most read articles of the year – so far.

LIST | The universities with the most theses in 2024
In 2024, 35 theses were published in the field of innovation, entrepreneurship and small business. Two of the top three most ambitious universities in 2023 dropped sharply last year – and one remains in the lead.

A good working environment drives innovation
A good organizational and social working environment is a key factor in encouraging employees to contribute innovative ideas. And the actions and priorities of management play a crucial role.

NEW PROFESSORSHIP IN ART AND INNOVATION: “We don’t need more ideas”
Innovation is no longer about solving problems, but about understanding which problems are worth solving. In a world overflowing with ideas, Professor Roberto Verganti highlights art as a powerful tool for creating meaningful innovation.

THE RESEARCHER: Sustainability rules absolutely necessary – now a rush for business support for smaller companies
The EU is stepping up the pace of climate change adaptation with a series of new rules for businesses. Some in the Swedish business community are furious about the increased regulatory burden, while others see competitive advantages in the effort. Susanne Arvidsson, associate professor of business administration at Lund University, gives the background to the rules – and raises a warning finger.

NEW RESEARCH: Goldmine or roadblock? – how we should view patents in the fast-paced world of technology
Can a patent be both a strategic asset and a potential pitfall? New research is redefining the view of patent value and its role in the rapid development of technology.

CRISIS PREPAREDNESS | New major investment in innovation in agriculture – will increase the country’s self-sufficiency
In order for Sweden to become more self-sufficient and equipped for future crises, new ways of thinking about food production are required. This is the view of Annie Drottberger, a researcher at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, who is leading a new five-year investment in a knowledge center for sustainable primary production.

Venture builders: startup factories creating the companies of the future
Starting your own business is often associated with high risk and lonely work. But a fast-growing model could be about to change the rules of the game for how startups are built and grow.

Self-employed people are better off than employees – or are they?
There is a persistent belief that self-employed people are better off than employees. That they are freer, happier and more satisfied with their jobs. But is this true?

Hello there! Entrepreneurship professor Anna Brattström leaves Skåne for Scotland
She studies the interpersonal and ethical aspects of entrepreneurship and has built her career at the Stockholm School of Economics and the Lund School of Economics. Now, Lund resident and entrepreneurship researcher Anna Brattström is moving to Scotland for a professorship at the prestigious University of St Andrews.

RESEARCH SUPPORT: Millions of dollars for newly graduated researchers
6 out of 10 people working in scaleup companies burn out – why? How can major changes in the business environment lead to new business ideas? These are examples of areas to be studied by two relatively new entrepreneurship researchers who have each received SEK 2 million in Wallander scholarships.