NEW RESEARCH: The manager determines whether the subsidiary succeeds in innovation
When multinational companies invest in R&D (research and development) departments in their subsidiaries, the hope is often obvious: more innovation and stronger competitiveness. But a new paper shows that innovation does not come automatically.
STUDY | 4 steps towards a more inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystem
How to create an entrepreneurial ecosystem that works for more than the most high-performing companies? Increased inclusion turns out to be driven not primarily by the dominant players at the center, but by a completely different group at the periphery of the ecosystem.
NEW RESEARCH | How digitalization helps small businesses take control of new markets
Small and medium-sized enterprises are often described as resource-poor and reactive when entering new markets. But new research shows that digitally-driven small businesses can be far more proactive than previously thought.
STUDY | Sharpening the selection of innovation projects can bring unexpected setbacks
Choosing which innovation projects to support is one of the most important – and difficult – tasks of accelerators. It is not only about finding the winners, but also about avoiding the costly mistakes.
NEW RESEARCH | Customers love innovative AI services – but are afraid to use them
Consumers are more satisfied than ever with advanced AI services. At the same time, they are less and less likely to actually use them. This is according to a doctoral thesis at Linköping University.
In memoriam: Esbri founder Leif Lundblad (1938-2025)
The initiator of Esbri, Leif Lundblad, has died after a short illness. He leaves behind his wife Iréne and daughter Ulrika and family.
Leif is best known for the ATM – he developed his invention that managed banknote handling in ATMs. As the curious and tireless creative person he was, he developed new ideas and inventions all the time. Over 400 patents testify to his ingenuity and drive.
STUDY | Crowdfunding benefits cities – not rural areas
Equity crowdfunding has long been seen as a tool to increase funding for new businesses. Through digital platforms, entrepreneurs should be able to reach investors wherever they are. But a new German study shows that geographical location still matters.
STUDY | When growth hurts – researchers nuance the picture of fast-growing companies
Fast-growing companies have long been hailed as engines of the economy. They create jobs and contribute to regional development. But a new study shows that growth is not all good – at least not for everyone.
HELLO THERE! Professor Leif Melin – newly awarded honorary doctorate at Linnaeus University
The award is both a personal recognition and an acknowledgement of the success of his and his colleagues’ family business research. Professor Emeritus Leif Melin, Jönköping International Business School (JIBS), has helped build an entire field – and despite his retirement age, is still active in research projects with colleagues around the world. In this interview, he reflects on family business and why ownership competence is an underestimated key issue.
BOOK TIP | New thinking for modern regional development
In the book Rethinking Entrepreneurship and Regional Development, the authors address how entrepreneurship and regional development can be understood in a time of climate crisis, inequality and global change.