Articles and blog posts on service innovation

Fewer professionals will have to care for more elderly people. To ensure that there are enough care staff and resources in the future, digital solutions and new working methods are needed. Höganäs Omsorg has taken this to heart.  

In order to break the cycle of decline in residential areas, various stakeholders from the business community, public sector, academia and civil society must collaborate. While this is easier said than done, positive development has been achieved in Tynnered thanks to the strong commitment of many …

How long can everyday life keep flowing — with morning coffee and water from the tap — before something changes? The Drop it project explores how we can save water without sacrificing too much of our daily comfort, by combining smart technology with changes in behaviour. In a changing climate, we n…

On match days at Eleda Stadium, huge volumes of people, food and drink move efficiently through the stadium. Malmö FF is now the first football club in Sweden to receive environmental certification.

Launched in response to industry's need for increased competitiveness, the challenges of the future have become more numerous and complex. The development programme led by RISE is more relevant than ever.

Innovation doesn’t happen by itself. To go all the way from idea to business opportunity and success requires leadership and organization. Now, companies and organizations have the opportunity to set a new standard and lead the way for future innovation efforts with ISO 56001 through RISE. The ques…

Reversed design with AI turned into part experiment part art project in designing a unique stage set for the Computer Science Open House 2025 at RISE. It began as a lighthearted message in a Teams chat and soon evolved into a shared vision.

We have created a system where those who try to do the right thing – in food, construction, automotive or the public sector – often have to pay more, face more obstacles and take greater risks. At RISE, we develop models that reverse the logic: where sustainability pays off and societal benefit bec…

Sweden being a competitive nation in AI is an excellent vision. But it's important to remember that it's about quality, not quantity. "We don't need the most AI, but the best used AI. We need to understand both the technology and society," says Kristina Knaving of RISE.

If Sweden needs to generate more energy, improving efficiency is the cheapest, fastest and most environmentally friendly way. Perhaps a successful concept in Switzerland could encourage more Swedish companies to replace energy-hungry machinery and outdated lighting?

The companies that can meet the demands of the future are those that dare to look beyond the obvious and manage multiple possible scenarios. With the right tools, you can navigate uncertainty and take control of your future – with innovation at its heart.

Climate change has long been characterised by reactive thinking and blame. But meeting the challenges of the future requires a new perspective that puts human needs and innovation at the center. – Businesses and cities should see climate change not as a blame game, but as an opportunity to innovate…

Circular products and services that are received with little interest are not doing much for the green transition. New research shows what it takes to create circular offers that customers actually want.

Drug development is at the heart of society. But developing a commercial product is a long, expensive and complex process – and smaller companies can easily get stuck along the way. "With a long-term development partner, you are more likely to secure everything from funding to expertise and equip…

Cities rank high in quality of life surveys. Unemployment is low and access to higher education is good. At the same time, they have renewable energy, metals and minerals that are crucial to the development of green technology. It's all about the north of Sweden, of course. Several top politicians …

Every year, thousands of organizations – both Swedish and foreign – turn to RISE for help in taking their product, process or entire business to the next level and meeting new demands and expectations from customers and citizens.