NEW RESEARCH | How African universities drive innovation
Thirty years ago, universities in sub-Saharan Africa were only involved in teaching. Today, they are players to be reckoned with in international innovation and research contexts. What has happened?
Three voices on the upcoming Research and Innovation Bill 2024
At the end of 2024, the Research and Innovation Bill will be presented, which will form the basis for the government’s policy on research, innovation and higher education for the next four years. According to the government, it will be the biggest increase in resources for research and innovation ever. But there will be no new innovation agency, as proposed by the Fofin public inquiry. So, is it investing in the right things? Esbri asks three experts in the field.
NEW RESEARCH | How to achieve a smooth sustainability transition
Investing in green and circular innovations drives business benefits. But the path to sustainable business is often fraught with uncertainty and risk. So how do you overcome the biggest obstacles?
BOOK TIPS | Women entrepreneurs in the Middle East
Women Entrepreneurs in the Middle East presents the success stories of entrepreneurial women in 11 selected Middle Eastern countries. Each chapter also includes a historical overview and contemporary examples of women’s contributions to economic development, both locally and regionally, in the country concerned.
NEW RESEARCH | Impact companies face obstacles in traditional financing: “Slowing down the sustainable transition”
Disruptive companies working on sustainability often face resistance when seeking funding from traditional sources such as banks. Now researchers want to see updated evaluation models in the banking sector.
NEW RESEARCH | 4 paths to entrepreneurial success
Former entrepreneurship students rarely run companies a few years after graduation. However, they benefit from the knowledge gained in other career roles. Researchers have identified four entrepreneurial archetypes.
NEW RESEARCH | Holistic approach needed for innovation in manufacturing
These are busy days for manufacturing companies that want to keep up with digital developments. Researchers have now developed tools to help companies navigate the transition.
BOOK TIP | Innovative business models in a changing world
New technologies, the climate crisis, the changing security landscape and social issues are just some of the global challenges affecting businesses worldwide. The book “Business Model Innovation: Game Changer and Contemporary Issues” focuses on how businesses can navigate a rapidly changing world.
Researchers’ tips: How to succeed with innovation in project-based companies
In organizations based on different projects with specific leaders and budgets, it is particularly difficult to drive innovation. So what are the keys to success?
NEW RESEARCH | Microentrepreneurs lead rural digital transformation
The digital transformation in rural areas is largely driven by the local population, shows a new doctoral thesis by Johanna Lindberg at Luleå University of Technology. Through a system perspective, she has investigated how digital services can be integrated to meet the specific needs of rural areas.
