Four main research themes
- Science and innovation policy
- Societal and economic effects of R&D and innovation
- Management and organization of R&D and innovation
- Industrial transformations and transitions
Research projects and results
The innovation group hosts two centers of excellence:
The Innovation group are responsible to a large portfolio of research projects funded by the European Union, the Norwegian Research Council, and private and public organizations.
Education, communication and collaboration
The innovation group is responsible for teaching and supervision of master students working on innovation related topics in TIK’s two master programs.
- TIK- Technology, Innovation and Knowlendge (Norwegian)
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ESST- Society, Science and Technology in Europe (Norwegian)
We also offer training at the PhD level, in collaboration with NORSI. At any given time, the innovation group has about 20 PhD students.
We organize seminars regularly and are active participants in the public debate.
We frequently work in interdisciplinary projects and involve industry and stakeholders in our research projects.