Knowledge

Here we gather insights on social innovation—from industry monitoring, case studies, and research to publications produced by Forum for Social Innovation Sweden. Through interviews, analyses, and follow-ups, we highlight lessons learned and place individual experiences within a broader context. In this way, we make this knowledge accessible and useful, so that it can be shared, developed, and put to good use in various contexts and at different levels.

What is social innovation?

Social innovations are nothing new. Everything from adult education to home care, transportation services for people with disabilities, preschools, public dental care, and public libraries are examples of social innovations that have evolved over the course of history and are now an integral part of society.

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Examples of social innovations

On this page, we have compiled various examples of social innovation. We hope these examples will provide a better understanding of innovative processes and solutions that address societal challenges, as well as inspiration for driving positive social change.

Examples of social innovations

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Research on social innovation

On this page, we have compiled examples of Swedish research on social innovation. Here you will find dissertations, books, reports, and educational programs. We also highlight events, news, videos, and podcasts related to research and researchers in this field.

Research on social innovation

Publications

Through publications and reports, Forum for Social Innovation Sweden compiles Forum for Social Innovation Sweden from projects, methods, and meeting places and makes them available to a wider audience. These publications place individual experiences within a broader context and help ensure that knowledge is not confined to individual actors or limited-time initiatives. In this way, these experiences can be applied in new contexts and at new levels.

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