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.
NEW RESEARCH | Migrant entrepreneurs as successful as Swedish-born
Migrants in Sweden are less likely to start businesses in STEM fields than Swedish-born people. But when they do, their businesses are at least as successful – sometimes more so.
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.
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Nature and entrepreneurship for better mental health, mistakes in product development and culture clashes in government projects. These are the topics of some of the most read articles of the summer.
NEW RESEARCH: New way to measure circularity can give small businesses a head start in the transition
Two new circularity metrics can make it easier and cheaper to demonstrate the benefits of circular business models. For small businesses, it can be a valuable tool – both for winning tenders and strengthening their competitiveness. This is according to Johan Brändström, University of Gävle, who in his doctoral thesis focused on developing and evaluating the new measures.
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Major investment in agricultural innovation, start-up factories and self-employed health. These are the topics of some of the most read articles of the year – so far.
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.
NEW RESEARCH | Precarious employment increases chances of starting a business
A small change in the Employment Protection Act encouraged more people to become self-employed. But how did they fare? Research at Stockholm University explains.
HELLO THERE! Samielle Drake advises small businesses on how to navigate public procurement
There are many reasons why small businesses often struggle to win public tenders: lack of resources, complex specifications, oversized contracts – these are just a few examples. Recently graduated economist Samielle Drake, from Umeå University, gives her best advice to small businesses that want to increase their chances in public procurement.
NEW RESEARCH | Culture clash hinders innovation in government projects
Public authorities want to innovate to meet climate targets, but find themselves in cultural clashes with forward-thinking consultants. But is it resistance that is the problem?