Recognising the pivotal role of innovation and entrepreneurship in fostering competitiveness and sustainable development, this initiative aims to equip PhD candidates within innovation and entrepreneurship with the tools needed to address pressing societal challenges, including the green transition and digital transformation and themes related to security, emergency preparedness, total defence, and national defence.
By pooling resources and creating a dynamic, interdisciplinary learning environment, the initiative will offer students access to a broader range of perspectives, research methodologies, infrastructures, seminars, conferences, and networking opportunities. This enriched academic ecosystem will enhance the quality of their education and research, ultimately unlocking greater innovation potential across the Nordic region.
Through strengthened connections between academia, industry, and the public sector, the initiative will deliver interdisciplinary courses and activities that train candidates to solve complex, real-world problems. Simultaneously, it will establish a robust platform for long-term collaboration among Nordic institutions. By fostering these synergies, the initiative will contribute to a more cohesive research community and prepare a new generation of doctoral graduates to tackle global challenges and drive sustainable development.
