Social innovation

Published: 11 December 2014

Luleå University of Technology manages a series of projects to develop knowledge about social innovation in collaboration between academia and society.

National Knowledge Platform

Luleå University of Technology participates in the construction of a national knowledge platform for social innovation. The platform will enable universities around Sweden to jointly promote research and collaboration in social innovation. It is built in collaboration with the Swedish Social Innovation Center, Malmö University, Stockholm University, Örebro University, Jönköping University, Umeå University and Gothenburg University (via GU Ventures).

Knowledge support to Vinnova projects

Luleå University of Technology contributes with knowledge support to projects financed by Vinnova's initiative on social innovation for combatting segregation. The support is based on previous research on social innovation, social entrepreneurship, design methodology, leadership in complex projects, etc. It is conducted in cooperation with Ideell Arena, Södertörn University, and others.

Mapping the European Social Fund

Luleå University of Technology conducts a survey of social innovation in projects funded by the European Social Fund. The survey includes an overview of previous research and an analysis of current and previous projects in Sweden. It is conducted as part of the Thematic Platform for Sustainable Working Life, managed by Forte and the Swedish ESF Council, to enhance the knowledge and conditions of the European Social Fund to operate.

Transformative innovation support

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Innovation in the nonprofit sector

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Gender-driven social innovation

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Verification of social innovations in Norrbotten

The project develops a model to verify the values that Norrbotten's social innovations create for people, organizations and society. The model is developed jointly by innovation researchers, innovation promoters and innovators. More info