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.
NEW RESEARCH | How policymakers should support refugee entrepreneurs in rural areas – concrete framework
Many factors influence the challenges and opportunities faced by refugee entrepreneurs. Researchers at Halmstad University have developed a concrete framework for rural decision-makers to use to support the group.
NEW RESEARCH | How highly educated immigrants succeed in entrepreneurship
Social ties play an important role in helping immigrant higher education graduates start and develop businesses. Researchers at Stockholm University have studied the strategies used by this group of entrepreneurs to succeed in entrepreneurship.
NEW RESEARCH PROJECT | Helping tech companies in Norrland to scale up
Advanced technologies and digital innovations, from which the mining industry, for example, can benefit greatly, already exist. Now researchers at Norrlandsnavet will help smaller tech companies find customers and scale up their business.
Top 10 | Most read articles Q1
We take a look back and list the most popular articles in the first quarter of the year. Eco-friendly farmers, unequal entrepreneurship, and tips on how small businesses can make the most of social media – these are some of the topics that most attracted Esbri readers. Here we list all ten articles.
75 million for research on entrepreneurship – for a vibrant countryside
The Kamprad Family Foundation is supporting 15 new research projects focusing on entrepreneurship. A total of SEK 75 million will be distributed, with Linnaeus University receiving the most money.
NEW RESEARCH | 5 things that make small business managers feel bad – and good!
Managing a small business is stimulating in many ways. But with the role comes challenges that can affect the managers’ well-being. New research lists things that affect managers’ well-being.
NEW RESEARCH | Collaboration key for a sustainable manufacturing industry
The digital revolution in manufacturing presents several challenges. A new doctoral thesis at Luleå University of Technology presents a framework for the industry to relate to.
HEY THERE! Robert Baron and Michael Frese – recipients of a prestigious €100,000 research award
Why do some people choose to become entrepreneurs, while others do not? And what determines the success of an entrepreneur? Professor Robert Baron and Professor Michael Frese have spearheaded research that answers some fundamental questions about psychology and entrepreneurship. Therefore, they are awarded the prestigious 2024 Global Award for Entrepreneurship Research with a prize money of €100,000. Esbri asked the researchers a few questions.
