NEW RESEARCH | Text analysis – a new method to capture innovations
Innovation is usually measured in patents and R&D expenditure. But these measures are far from capturing all types of innovation that take place in companies. Mustafa Bulut at the Stockholm School of Economics has developed a new measure that captures a wider range of business innovation.
HELLO THERE! Candida Brush – co-founder of the world’s largest research network on women’s entrepreneurship
On June 1-3, Esbri and Babson College will host the Diana International Research Conference in Stockholm. Since the research network was founded by Esbri and the five professors behind the Diana project 21 years ago, a lot has happened in the field of women’s entrepreneurship – both in practice and in academia. Professor Candida Brush has been involved from the start.
How to achieve a digitalized living countryside – advice for policy makers
Researchers at Norrlandsnavet have helped micro-entrepreneurs with digital services to increase the possibility of staying in rural areas. The researchers are now sharing their findings.
NEW RESEARCH | 5 keys to successful education collaboration between business and academia
Universities and colleges offer a wide range of courses that businesses can take advantage of. Many companies are taking the opporunity, but it is important that the collaboration is right to succeed. Researcher provide the success factors.
HELLO THERE! Professor Ester Barinaga – author of a new book on complementary currencies – “Not more difficult than hosting Eurovision”
The social innovation of local currency is today a good complement to the ordinary monetary system in many countries. It is particularly important in times of crisis and budget cuts. But in Sweden, there is widespread ignorance of the phenomenon and fear of the new. This, according to Professor Ester Barinaga at Lund University, who recently published the book Remaking Money for a Sustainable Future: Money Commons (free download). In it, she describes local currencies and how they can help us get out of economic crises – if we dare to invest.
NEW RESEARCH | Increased imports reduce willingness to innovate
When manufacturing companies face competition from foreign products, the desire to innovate decreases. This is the conclusion of Olga Lark’s research, which focused on what happens when import competition increases at the local level.
NEW RESEARCH: How to get a smoother environmental review – advice for companies in transition
The green transition in northern Sweden risks stalling unless environmental permitting processes are streamlined. This, according to researchers at Norrlandsnavet, who give entrepreneurs advice along the way.
NEW RESEARCH | 3 steps to a sustainable business model
Companies that want to be part of the future need to shift to sustainable business models – fast. But how does it work? Lund University researcher presents three steps for successful business model innovation.
NEW RESEARCH | Why the tourism industry is booming in the North
More and more small businesses in northern Sweden are offering Arctic nature and cultural experiences. But the surge of local entrepreneurs in recent years is no coincidence.
BOOK TIP | Innovation for sustainable attractive cities
As we speak, municipalities across the country are working on innovation to create sustainable and attractive cities. But do bureaucracy and innovation really go together? In the research anthology ‘Innovation platforms for sustainable attractive cities’, eight researchers outline the challenges and opportunities involved.
