Research in innovation management

Innovation management

Innovation management can be seen as both an old field and a hot topic. It is about creating structures, processes, and a culture that enable systematic innovation work within and between organizations. Research in this field has shown that innovation management is not only a tool for driving innovation, but also a discipline in itself that requires continuous development and scientific anchoring. 

For us, research is about creating new knowledge, based on scientific methods, that is validated, reliable, and practically useful. We have extensive experience in using qualitative research methods in a variety of contexts, including studies of individual organizations as well as business networks on a broader level. Methods include interviews, observations, and collaboration between researchers and practitioners based on the principles of design methodology. We do this in close collaboration with industry, the public sector, and academia.

Multiple paths to innovation

RISE offers several forms of research-based support to strengthen the innovation capabilities of our partners: 

• Collaboration in externally funded research projects 
  By participating in national and international research projects and programs, we contribute to knowledge development in collaboration with other actors. These projects create valuable networks and enable long-term investments in innovation in strategic areas. 

• Contract research 
  We carry out tailor-made research projects on behalf of companies and organizations. Here, cutting-edge expertise is combined with a practical understanding of stakeholders' needs, enabling the development of innovation capabilities. 

• Follow-up research 
  We offer follow-up research as a tool for learning and development in ongoing projects and change processes. By following, analyzing, and providing feedback during the course of the project, we create the conditions for continuous improvement and increased impact. 

• Knowledge dissemination 
  Disseminating knowledge is a central part of our mission. We share insights from both our own and others' research through lectures, training courses, reports, and publications. In this way, we contribute to raising the level of knowledge in society and creating a common understanding of the challenges and opportunities of the future.

Together we create the solutions of the future

RISE is a long-term partner for organizations that want to develop their innovation capacity on a scientific basis. Together, we create the solutions of the future – with research as a tool and social benefit as a goal.