NEW RESEARCH | Why German small businesses survived the banking crisis
When banking rules were tightened after the 2008 financial crisis, the fear was that small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would find it harder to borrow money. But a new study of German companies shows that bank loans did not decrease – instead, firms increasingly turned to other sources of finance.
NEW RESEARCH | From controversy to the classroom – JA’s journey into Swedish schools
When the organization Ung Företagsamhet (JA) arrived in Sweden in 1980, it was met with suspicion and debate. Forty years later, JA is an integral part of the daily lives of many upper secondary school students – and is an example of best practice in international education policy documents. How did it happen?
NEW RESEARCH | When school becomes business – researchers warn of the consequences
An upper secondary school with an entrepreneurship profile has been the focus of a multi-year study at Stockholm University. The clear profiling affects both student learning and the view of education in general, the research shows.
NEW RESEARCH | How negative emotions can drive your business forward
Negative emotions such as anger, frustration and disappointment do not have to be a barrier for small business owners – in fact, they can be a driving force. This is according to a doctoral thesis at Jönköping University.
New competence center for social innovation to empower young people in southern Stockholm
Södertörn University is leading a new research and collaboration project with the aim of empower young people in southern Stockholm. The Center of Excellence for Social Innovation Södertörn will be built up over three years.
NEW RESEARCH | How innovation is created in the world’s finest kitchens
Star chefs in the most exclusive restaurants are innovators who set trends for the entire restaurant world. Halmstad researchers have interviewed 20 Michelin-starred chefs about how they create innovation.
NEW RESEARCH | How companies succeed in sustainable innovation
Companies are investing a lot of resources in sustainable innovation. But what does it take to succeed? Recent research at the School of Business, Economics and Law, University of Gothenburg, has identified three key factors.
Animals and nature + entrepreneurship – a solution for mental health?
More and more people are suffering from mental illness, which for many leads to long-term sick leave. A research project is now exploring how nature, social innovation and entrepreneurship in rural areas offer possible solutions.
INTERVIEW | 5 questions to Ebba Busch on gender inequality in entrepreneurship
During the Swedish Agency for Economic and Regional Growth’s (Tillväxtverkets) event in Stockholm on International Women’s Day, earlier today, Minister for Energy, Business and Industry Ebba Busch presented the assignments that the government is giving to the Swedish Agency for Economic and Regional Growth to overcome unequal entrepreneurship. Esbri had a chat with the Minister.
LISTA | A firework display of entrepreneurship research
In 2023, 54 dissertations in innovation and entrepreneurship research saw the light of day. This is a new record – and we have the list of the universities that delivered the most.