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.
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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...
24 Oct 2025 | News
Markus Grillitsch appointed professor at Lund University
Markus Grillitsch has been appointed Professor in Economic Geography at Lund University in a solemn ceremony upholding tradition with robes, speeches and music. His research focuse...