Welcome to CIRCLE – Centre for Innovation Research
CIRCLE is an interdisciplinary research environment delivering scientific and societal impact. Our aim is to understand and explain how innovation can contribute to a good society and tackle challenges such as economic crises, climate change or the increased globalisation of economic activities.
News
26 May 2026 | News
Johan Miörner – a new member of the Young Academy Sweden
The Young Academy of Sweden has elected nine new members and CIRCLE researcher Johan Miörner is one of them. He hopes to use the platform this membership gives to influence the cur...
19 May 2026 | News
Application open for AI-related early career course
How is AI transforming research, innovation, and policy today – and how can you engage with it responsibly? Join the EU-SPRI Autumn School 2026 and the one-week intensive programme...
5 May 2026 | News
Upcoming: Innovation Research Day 2026
In a time marked by rapid technological change and growing societal challenges, universities play a key role in shaping responsible and impactful innovation. Against this backdrop,...
24 Nov 2025 | News
Industry – University Cooperation: A Key Driver of Innovation
CIRCLE recently hosted an insightful seminar titled “Industry – University Cooperation – a Key Factor for Innovation”, featuring Philipp Janello, Head of Academic Relations and Inn...
6 Nov 2025 | News
Fixing 21st Century Problems with 19th Century Ideas? A Call for New Thinking
As we struggle with environmental and societal crises, there's a growing need to rethink the foundational ideas of industrial modernity according to Laur Kanger, Professor of Susta...