HELLO THERE! Claire Ingram Bogusz – recipient of the 2022 Young Researcher Award
She researches digital entrepreneurs who work for a good cause. Claire Ingram Bogusz, Associate Professor at Uppsala University, has been awarded the Young Researcher Prize for her research on collective digital entrepreneurship. Congratulations on your appointment! How does it feel? – That’s great of course. It’s exciting that transnational research is being recognized. In my […]
NEW STUDY: Why more mothers with young children are starting businesses
Many people who run their own business think it fits well with family life. Flexible working hours, being your own boss… But there is something completely different that drives women with young children to start a business. – “The women we talked to waited to start a business until their child started preschool. It is […]
Professor’s 6 tips: How to prepare your business for a recession
There are many indications that Sweden is approaching a recession. How should you think as a small business owner? What are the most important steps to take in these uncertain times? Professor Sara Thorgren gives her best advice. During the pandemic, businesses in certain sectors were hit hardest, such as restaurants and companies in the […]
BOOK TIPS | Gender inequality in the tech industry
Despite many efforts to increase gender equality in technology-driven research and innovation fields, women remain in a clear minority. A new book gives us clues as to why. Sweden was early to draw attention to gender inequality in technology-driven innovation. For over a decade, we have invested in research and initiatives on inclusion and gender […]
DEBATE | Why companies should focus on profits before growth
Growth and profitability are issues faced by millions of entrepreneurs around the world. Both are important for long-term success. If a company is highly profitable but not growing, it may be an untapped opportunity for profitable growth. If a company has high growth but is not making a profit, it could mean that they are […]
NEW STUDY | Newly minted intrapreneurs ready for employment
Confident problem-solving team players. That’s how intrapreneurial students can be succinctly described after graduation – and companies are happy to hire them. Many graduates of entrepreneurship programs choose to work for established companies rather than start their own business. Employees with entrepreneurial skills, such as problem-solving and business acumen, are known as intrapreneurs. This is […]
Researcher critical of innovation fluff in municipalities – “Put yourself in the driver’s seat”
Municipalities are keen to innovate to keep up with and influence societal developments. But often the process is abstract and without clear direction. Erica Eneqvist’s thesis provides concrete suggestions on how the work can be organized. A local technology company has received external funding to test a sustainable technological solution in the field of mobility. […]
Entrepreneurship hype under the microscope “There is an atmosphere that attracts”
A lot is being done to stimulate entrepreneurship and innovation. But the vast majority of start-ups fail and the return on innovation declines over time. Yet entrepreneurship is hotter than ever. Why is it so? The entrepreneur is seen by many as an important force in society. It is someone who creates innovations and job […]
Farmers’ innovation power captured in new research project
There is a great spirit of innovation in the agricultural industry that needs to be harnessed to enable farmers to meet the challenges of the future. Educational researchers in the Norrland hub are driving this development. – Through lifelong learning we develop and shape the society we live in. “Sustainable food production is central to […]
How differently small businesses have been affected by the pandemic
The smallest companies have been affected by and dealt with the coronavirus pandemic in very different ways. Researchers at Luleå University of Technology have found three different types. Gym owners, actors, engineers, cheese makers, web developers, tourism entrepreneurs, hairdressers, advertisers and PR people. Yes, micro and small business owners are different. For many, the last […]
