Forum for Social Innovation, Sweden (MSI)
What exactly is a social innovation? Simply put, it is an innovation that creates new solutions to current societal challenges. Libraries, public dental services, fire brigades and preschools are examples that have emerged in response to different societal needs.
About Forum for Social Innovation, Sweden (MSI)
Luleå University of Technology is part of Forum for Social Innovation, Sweden, the unifying national knowledge and collaboration platform for social innovation and social entrepreneurship.
The main task of the meeting place is to actively follow what is happening in the field, both in Sweden and internationally, and ensure that knowledge and experiences are developed, shared and used.
Together with academia, business, public and non-profit actors, capacity is built for innovation that meets societal challenges.
Luleå University of Technology's research on social innovation
Luleå University of Technology develops new knowledge and tools in social innovation, in collaboration between academia, business and society. Here are some examples:
- Examples from the research subject design
- Active school transportation
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Social innovations at Luleå University of Technology
Some of society's social innovations we take for granted, others open our eyes to how a person's idea can change – and improve – everyday life for many. Together with industry and society, Luleå University of Technology develops new knowledge, tools and innovations.
Contact us
The node for Forum for Social Innovation, Sweden is run by Luleå University of Technology's Innovation Office.
Do you have questions or ideas or want to collaborate with the university on social innovation? We who work with these issues can be found below, contact us directly or via our e-mail: samverkan@ltu.se
- Marita Holst
Head of Unit - Maria Jansson
Project Manager - Eugenia Segerstedt
Associate Senior Lecturer
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