Innovation and Entrepreneurship Division
The Division of Innovation and Entrepreneurship is among the leading research groups in entrepreneurship in the Nordic countries and conducts basic research and more applied research on various topics within entrepreneurship and innovation.
Entrepreneurship and innovation is among the top strategic areas of Nord University and the Nord University Business School. The Division has teaching and research activity at campuses in Bodø, Mo i Rana and Steinkjer.
Our research activity is characterised by a high level of external financing, an international environment and strong international collaborations.
Key research topics are related to the emergence and growth of new businesses and their role in society, innovation and entrepreneurial activity in different sectors, collaboration for innovation and entrepreneurship, as well as innovation and entrepreneurship connected to digitalisation, circular economy, sustainability and education.
Overall, the group's research has led to a wide scope of articles published in leading scientific international journals, books, articles in books and popular science publications.
Head of division : Marta Lindvert
Centres
The Centre for Industrial Business Development (SIF) is a research centre that focuses on issues at the intersection between industry, business development and innovation.
Read more about the centreEngage is an interdisciplinary development and research environment for entrepreneurship as a method in university subjects. Engage has the status of a Centre for Excellent Education.
Read more about the centreNord University is a partner in the NORSI consortium.
Read about NORSI
Selected research projects
The project investigates the lived experience of female technology entrepreneurs within incubation and investing ecosystems in Norway, Ireland, Sweden, and Israel.
Read more about the projectHighEFF focuses on technologies and processes with potential for large reduction in specific energy use.
Read more about the projectIPR4SC - targets the lack of intellectual property informatics and management skills, i.e. ‘IP for business’ skills, that are enriched with green, digital and entrepreneurial skills.