Handelsbanken research foundations award record grants for economic research
Handelsbanken’s research foundations recently distributed SEK 155 million to economic research, the largest distribution to date in the program category. Of the support, SEK 16.2 million went to eleven projects in entrepreneurship and innovation, corresponding to just over ten percent of the total award.
Family values follow entrepreneurs as they move to Europe
What happens to our values when we move across continents and start over? A new study shows that migrant entrepreneurs carry more than just their entrepreneurial experience. Family patterns and social obligations from their home countries continue to shape the way businesses are built and run in Europe – often in surprising ways.
Hallo there, Vinit Parida – top Swedish scientist on global list
Entrepreneurship and innovation researchers dominate the Swedish part of a global ranking of top researchers in business administration. In second place and first in Sweden among entrepreneurship researchers is Vinit Parida, professor at Luleå University of Technology.
When entrepreneurship benefits some – but excludes others
Entrepreneurship is often portrayed as open to anyone with a good idea and great drive. But new research shows that the industry that has emerged to support entrepreneurs also risks reinforcing inequalities.
Future innovators are inspired by nature
The ability to observe, identify and understand nature is a source of innovation. According to Professor Seirian Sumner at University College London, fostering the innovators of the future requires children to become more knowledgeable about nature.
How important engagement is to crowdfunding success
Entrepreneurs who run crowdfunding projects alongside another job find it harder to succeed on crowdfunding platforms. That’s according to a new study that looked in depth at how founders’ involvement affects the goal.
Top 10 | Most read articles first quarter
Taxes, export of services, social media, innovation capacity and entrepreneurship industry are some of the popular topics. Top lists of which universities produced the most theses are also included. Here are the 10 most read articles. LIST | Women dominate and four universities in the top – this is what the thesis year 2025 looked […]
42 million for research on entrepreneurship for a vibrant countryside
On Ingvar Kamprad’s 100th birthday, the Kamprad Family Foundation announced the entrepreneurship projects to be supported this year. A total of SEK 42 million will be awarded to seven research projects and two implementation projects that will help research results to be put into practice.
Networks are key to successful innovation
What types of networks help SMEs become more innovative – and when? A new research study shows that social capital is a crucial resource for driving innovation. But the effects vary depending on how demanding customers are.
AI startups – new model helps investors and customers
Venture capital is flowing to AI companies and customer interest is high. But behind the boom are major differences in how the companies create value. Now, two professors present a typology of six different AI startups.