Global transition requires regional innovation policy
Transformative innovation policy has taken on an increasingly prominent role in recent years. The underlying premise is that innovation can contribute not only to technological development and economic growth, but also to changing the way people, organizations, and technology interact to address global challenges.
First the idea—then the founder
The story of entrepreneurship is often described as that of a person with an idea. The founder identifies a problem, comes up with a solution, assembles a team, and together they build the company. But a new study shows that there are alternative paths.
Op-Ed: Saudi Arabia’s Next Phase of Reforms Is an Opportunity for Sweden
Don’t miss out on the opportunities presented by Saudi Arabia’s reforms. That is the message Sven Otto Littorin wants to convey to researchers, entrepreneurs, and other decision-makers. Over the past ten years, he has closely followed developments there and believes that the lessons Sweden has learned from the 1990s onward are valuable for Saudi Arabia.
Top 10 | Most-Read Articles in the Second Quarter
Intellectual property, the entrepreneurship industry, funding for researchers, and crowdfunding are topics that many of our readers have been following. The list below offers some summer reading if you missed any articles during the spring and early summer. Here are the 10 most-read articles from the second quarter.
Hey there, Johan Wiklund—is ADHD really a superpower for entrepreneurs?
ADHD is often touted as a superpower in entrepreneurship. But is that really true? Ahead of the webinar “ADHD and Entrepreneurship: Superpower, Risk, or the Right Fit?” we asked Johan Wiklund, a professor of entrepreneurship, a few questions. For the past 15 years, he has been conducting research on ADHD, neurodiversity, well-being, and entrepreneurship.
OP-Ed: When Technology Meets Biology, an Explosion of Innovation Awaits
The next major wave of innovation is emerging at the intersection of AI, biology, and ecological complexity. For Sweden as a nation of innovation, this could mark the beginning of an entirely new industry. That’s the view of “Mr. Foodtech” Johan Jörgensen, an entrepreneur and investor who has spent recent years working to accelerate innovation throughout the food system.
Mentors help small business owners better understand financing—but not everyone benefits equally
Mentors can help small business owners gain a better understanding of financing. A new study shows that entrepreneurs with mentors are more likely to be aware of both public and private financing initiatives. However, the study also shows that the benefits of mentoring vary among different groups.
When big innovation promises crash, both the technology and the promise to customers must change
Radical innovations are often associated with great promises to customers and investors. But what happens after a public and deadly failure that shatters both technology and trust? A new study examines the Virgin Galactic spacecraft crash. The researchers show that the company needed to both make the technology safer and reframe what they promised the market.
A historical retrospective: The King inaugurated Esbri
29 years ago, Esbri was inaugurated by King Carl XVI Gustaf. Since then, its mission has remained the same: to disseminate research-based knowledge about entrepreneurship, innovation and small business to a wider audience.
How to make entrepreneurship education more gender equal
Women are still heavily underrepresented in entrepreneurship education worldwide – despite efforts to promote diversity. A new international study reveals the hidden barriers in current programs and presents concrete steps for more inclusive education.