Arena Research2Business
| Reference number | |
| Coordinator | Ingenjörsvetenskapsakademien Iva - Kungliga Ingenjörsvetenskapsakademien |
| Funding from Vinnova | SEK 12 178 338 |
| Project duration | December 2017 - March 2022 |
| Status | Completed |
Purpose and goal
The project´s starting point is that Sweden will become a leader in transforming academic research into sustainable competitiveness. The potential is great, but in order to succeed, more collaborations are needed on research results that result in innovations or other business development. The purpose is therefore to contribute to an improved and increased collaboration. R2B is based on the need to improve the utilization process and has through a consciousn practical and learning consideredto fulfillt purpose and goals.
Expected results and effects
R2B is a powerful tool for increased understanding of utilization. As a researcher, pushing the process towards commercialization is not a given part of the professional role. Against this background, R2B´s activities is indirectly a learning experience that provides insights. A fast-moving environment makes R2B even more relevant. There are few companies that have the time or resources to get in touch with higher education institutions in general or be able to take part in the latest and most interesting research in particular. With R2B companies get a national continuity of contacts
Planned approach and implementation
R2B operates with a time horizon of > 10 years. A wide approach has taken place for all the issues that needed to be in focus, not least in terms of the changing driving forces and conditions of the stakeholders. Experimentation, dynamism, commitment and increased insights into the uniqueness of the mission have characterized the development. A number of solutions, activities, tools and organizational forms have been tested, which has yielded returns both operationally and policy-wise. The project strives for collaborative learning where the process is more important than reporting.