When a pharmaceutical company introduced a new AI system, sales increased – but only when the system matched the users preferred way of work. Without that adaption, both the number of sales meetings and revenue dropped. These are the findings of a new study from the Stockholm School of Economics.

A new study by House of Innovation researcher Marco Mismetti reveals that when it comes to digital transformation, what matters most for the transformation of family firms isn’t technology – but mindset. Published in Small Business Economics, this research shows how internal family business dynamics (so-called “dispositions”) can either fuel innovation or hold it back.

The House of Innovation (HOI) currently invites applications for two tenure-track positions (Assistant Professor level) one with a focus on Digital Innovation and Artificial Intelligence, and one with a focus on Entrepreneurship.

The House of Innovation is looking for a dedicated scholar with a robust research background to join us for two years. The position will be at the heart of growing research programs on sustainable supply chain transformation/ supply chain ecosystems.

As part of its unwavering commitment to delivering top-tier education, the Stockholm School of Economics has developed its own Educational Improvement System. Within this framework designed to elevate academic excellence across all programs, one of the key elements is the “SSE Distinguished Educator Network”. During the first study period of 2025, a record number of House of Innovation teachers have been invited to join this initiative.

Some ways of designing products make R&D teams more creative and efficient, while others can hold them back. A new study published by House of Innovation researcher Stefan Haefliger in Industrial and Corporate Change reveals that understanding two distinct aspects of product modularity is key to improving innovation. By treating standardization and reconfigurability as separate dimensions rather than a single concept, the study offers clearer insights into how modular design can boost both creativity and efficiency in product development.

The House of Innovation at the Stockholm School of Economics (SSE) is pleased to announce that Roxana Turturea has been granted tenure and promoted to the position of Associate Professor, marking a significant milestone in her academic career.

The House of Innovation at the Stockholm School of Economics (SSE) is pleased to announce that Holmer Kok has been granted tenure and promoted to the position of Associate Professor, marking a significant milestone in his academic career.

Which sustainability efforts actually improve business performance? A new research project from the House of Innovation at the Stockholm School of Economics, in collaboration with sustainability tech company Position Green, aims to find out. By analyzing data from over 750 companies, the research project will map how emissions, working conditions and diversity in leadership affect margins, returns and risk.

Trust is eroding, young people are losing hope, and liberal democracies are under threat. But Nordic countries can be a lighthouse in turbulent times. That was the message from Iceland’s president Halla Tómasdóttir during a state visit to the Stockholm School of Economics on Thursday.