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 […]
Innovation in municipalities – how it works
Is it even possible to work with innovation in a bureaucratic, rule-driven municipality? Yes, but in a different way than in the private sector, says Chelsey Jo Huisman, who is following Kiruna municipality’s innovation work during the urban transformation. Creativity and experimentation are at the heart of an innovation process. This may seem impossible to […]
NEW RESEARCH | How to get more intrapreneurs in your company
The dream for entrepreneurs is to have creative employees who contribute to a competitive business. But how do you create a business environment to foster it? New research provides clues along the way. Intrapreneur is a relatively new concept and is a term for creative and innovative employees. Those who, with their skills, drive and […]
Silicon Valley vs Berlin: Big differences in how you network
In Silicon Valley, your yoga instructor could be a link to an investor. In Berlin, it’s unthinkable. A new study shows that the path to networking success looks different depending on where you are in the world. – In Silicon Valley, the entrepreneurs we interviewed see every person they meet as a potential link to […]
Working together to solve challenges in the green industries
Cooperation and value creation are needed to make green industries as attractive as possible. But what do we do? This was recently discussed during a workshop for teachers and principals at Sweden’s agricultural colleges. The workshop was organized by ESBRI together with the National Agency for Education. Green industries are extremely important, not least because […]
Internal conflicts destroy innovation partnerships
When one company collaborates with another, it is common for internal conflicts to arise that risk disrupting an important innovation process. But there are ways to counteract these conflicts. Digital developments are moving fast and it is difficult for businesses to keep up with all technology fronts. As a result, companies are dependent on others […]
Hello Sarah Fitz-Koch, PhD student at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences!
Find the passion and do something meaningful. Then you succeed as a farmer and entrepreneur,” says Sarah Fitz-Koch, a researcher on identity formation. Tell me – how do farmers’ identities affect their entrepreneurship? – In general, agricultural entrepreneurs are no different from other entrepreneurs. There are many different types in each industry. It is only […]
