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- Bousse, Yannick, et al.
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Policy recommendations : how we can drive eu mobility to 2040
- 2021
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Annan publikation (övrigt vetenskapligt/konstnärligt)abstract
- This document contains recommendations on European regulatoryapproaches to devise new regulatory schemes, frameworks, andgovernance models. It aims to set key priorities towards adaptivenew regulation frameworks for future mobility to 2040 forpassenger and freight transport.
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- Chirumalla, Koteshwar, Associate Professor, et al.
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Circular Business Models for the Electric Vehicle Battery Second Life : Navigating Battery Ecosystem Actors Towards Circularity
- 2024
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Rapport (övrigt vetenskapligt/konstnärligt)abstract
- The electrification of vehicles has become a critical means to achieve climate-neutral transportation. As more electric vehicles (EV) are adopted, an increasing number of lithiumion batteries will be utilized, inevitably experiencing capacity degradation over time. Retaining the value of these retired batteries through remanufacturing, reusing, and repurposing to create a second life holds significant environmental and economic benefits. However, many companies within the battery ecosystem struggle to capitalize on this opportunity due to a lack of business insight and suitable business models tailored to their operational contexts.The ReCreate (Second Life Management of Electric Vehicle Batteries) research project was initiated to address these industrial needs through close collaboration with selected companies in the battery ecosystem. The project aims to define appropriate circular business models, methods, and processes to guide battery ecosystem actors in developing and implementing electric vehicle battery second life solutions, thereby advancing circularity around batteries and climate-neutral objectives. This handbook represents the culmination of three years of research within the ReCreate project. Its purpose is to present a simplified and practical overview of project outcomes across a series of key chapters. Comprising six chapters, the handbook will begin by discussing barriers and enablers, followed by circular business models and battery ecosystem management. It will then delve into design principles and performance monitoring guidelines, concluding with an integrated framework for second life and circular solutions for EV batteries. Each chapter briefly presents the main findings of the theme and concludes with discussion questions. The discussion questions include suggestions for relevant templates for workshops, and all templates are conveniently provided in the appendix for practical application. These templates serve as boundary objects, offering a starting point for internal and external cross-functional and cross-organizational dialogues within the electric vehicle battery ecosystem. They facilitate discussions and collaborations among various stakeholders, fostering alignment and synergy in developing circular business models for the second life of EV batteries. By facilitating reflection on current business strategies, needs, and pain points, the handbook aims to aid in the definition of future second life business strategies. We anticipate that this handbook will serve as a valuable resource for actors within the EV battery ecosystem, supporting their journey towards climate-neutral transportation.
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- Chirumalla, Koteshwar, Associate Professor, et al.
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Enabling battery circularity : Unlocking circular business model archetypes and collaboration forms in the electric vehicle battery ecosystem
- 2024
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Ingår i: Technological forecasting & social change. - : Elsevier Inc.. - 0040-1625 .- 1873-5509. ; 199
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Achieving battery circularity is crucial for meeting the targets of net-zero emission vehicles by 2030 and enabling climate-neutral transportation by 2050. To facilitate this transition, firms operating in the electric vehicle (EV) battery ecosystem must reassess their value creation, capture, and delivery methods. Although EV battery second life presents a promising solution for circularity, many vehicle manufacturers and stakeholders in the battery ecosystem struggle to adapt their organizations internally and externally due to a lack of insights into suitable circular business models. The purpose of this study is to identify viable archetypes of circular business models for EV battery second life and examine their implications on company collaborations within the EV battery ecosystem. Three main archetypes of circular business models are identified (i.e., extending, sharing, and looping business models) and further divided into eight sub-archetypes. These models are elucidated in terms of key business model dimensions, including value proposition, value co-creation, value delivery, and value capture. The paper provides visual representations of the necessary interactions and collaborations among companies in the EV battery ecosystem to effectively implement the proposed business model archetypes. This research contributes to the theory of circular business models in general, with specific relevance to EV battery circularity.
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- Chirumalla, Koteshwar, Associate Professor, et al.
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Second life use of Li-ion batteries in the heavy-duty vehicle industry : Feasibilities of remanufacturing, repurposing, and reusing approaches
- 2023
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Ingår i: Sustainable Production and Consumption. - : Elsevier B.V.. - 2352-5509. ; 42, s. 351-366
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- As the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) accelerates, the efficient management of end-of-life lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries becomes a pressing concern. This case study investigates sustainable second life approaches for Li-ion batteries within a leading manufacturing company in the heavy-duty vehicle industry. Employing an exploratory methodology, the study evaluates three distinct circularity approaches for second life applications: remanufacturing, repurposing, and reusing. Based on a financial model and sustainability metrics, remanufacturing emerged as the most economically viable and environmentally sustainable strategy for the company. The study also explores supplementary approaches, such as repurposing used batteries for smaller power applications and reusing them in large-scale Energy Storage Systems (ESS). Regulatory inconsistencies in battery second life are identified as a significant barrier to widespread implementation. The study concludes by advocating for a multi-stakeholder ecosystem approach and calls for the establishment of universal circularity regulations to streamline the second life of Li-ion batteries.
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- Ivanova-Gongne, Maria, et al.
(författare)
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Cultural sensemaking of corporate social responsibility : A dyadic view of Russian-Finnish business relationships
- 2022
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Ingår i: Industrial Marketing Management. - : ELSEVIER SCIENCE INC. - 0019-8501 .- 1873-2062. ; 101, s. 153-164
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- International Management (IM) needs a better understanding of how managers of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) make sense of cultural differences in international business relationships, especially regarding corporate social responsibility (CSR) in relationships between firms from emerging and developed countries. We address this lacuna by uncovering how dyads of Russian and Finnish SME managers, engaged in mutual international business relationships, construct their understanding of CSR. The findings indicate that conceptualizations of CSR are embedded both in SME managers' cultural backgrounds and in the contextual environment. This extends previous research on the role of CSR in IM and respond to calls to study the microfoundations of CSR and internationalization, adding to the sparse knowledge of CSR in cross-cultural SME settings.
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- Kulkov, Ignat, et al.
(författare)
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Artificial intelligence ‐ driven sustainable development : Examining organizational, technical, and processing approaches to achieving global goals
- 2023
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Ingår i: Sustainable Development. - 0968-0802 .- 1099-1719.
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- This study presents a comprehensive literature review using a systematic approach to explore the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in promoting sustainable development in line with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The systematic review approach was applied to collect and analyze topics, and the literature search was conducted in two stages, encompassing 57 articles that met the research requirements. Our analysis reveals that AI's contribution to sustainability is concentrated within three key areas: organizational, technical, and processing aspects. The organizational aspect focuses on the integration of AI in companies and industries, addressing barriers to implementation and the relationship between companies, partners, and customers. The technical aspect highlights the development of AI algorithms that can address global challenges and contribute to the growth of stability and development in society. The processing aspect emphasizes the internal transformation of companies, their business models, and strategies in response to AI integration. Our proposed conceptual model outlines the essential elements organizations must consider when incorporating AI into their sustainability efforts, such as strategic alignment, infrastructure development, change management, and continuous improvement. By addressing these critical aspects, organizations can harness the potential of AI to drive positive social, environmental, and economic outcomes, ultimately contributing to the achievement of the SDGs. The model serves as a comprehensive framework for organizations seeking to leverage AI for sustainable development, but it should be adapted to individual contexts to ensure its relevance and effectiveness.
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- Kulkov, Ignat, et al.
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Developing business model framework for companies operating in the second life batteries market
- 2023
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Ingår i: Transportation Research Procedia. - : Elsevier B.V.. ; , s. 307-313
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Konferensbidrag (refereegranskat)abstract
- The rapid growth of the electric vehicle (EV) market has led to an increased demand for batteries, necessitating sustainable solutions for their entire lifecycle. This paper presents a conceptual framework addressing the second life stage of EV batteries. The framework comprises three primary elements: Value Proposition, Value Creation and Delivery, and Value Capture, each further divided into sub-elements encompassing various aspects of second life batteries. Developed through a literature review and validated through workshops with partnering companies, the framework provides a holistic view of second life batteries management. The study's findings identify distinct product/service offerings, target customer differentiation, key activities, ownership options, channels and customer relationships, resources and capabilities, partners and suppliers, cost structures, and revenue models for second life batteries. The paper's theoretical contribution lies in offering a framework that guides researchers and practitioners in developing sustainable strategies for battery production, use, and recycling. Practical implications include providing a tool for companies to evaluate and improve their practices in terms of sustainability and value. By fostering sustainable and profitable strategies, this paper contributes to the literature on sustainable battery production and the circular economy, while also benefiting the EV industry and society.
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- Kulkov, Ignat, et al.
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Identifying institutional barriers when implementing new technologies in the healthcare industry
- 2021
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Ingår i: European Journal of Innovation Management. - : EMERALD GROUP PUBLISHING LTD. - 1460-1060 .- 1758-7115.
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Purpose Virtual and augmented reality solutions in medicine are generally applied in communication, training, simulation and therapy. However, like most new digital developments, these technologies face a large number of institutional barriers that are inherent to the medical sector. Design/methodology/approach Following Richard Scott's view on institutions and organizations, a multiple case study is used to analyze regulatory, normative and cultural-cognitive institutional pillars in the medical industry. Findings The results of the study demonstrate that (1) the regulatory pillar inhibits the advancement of new technologies in the approach to treatment, regulation of patient data, educational processes for medical staff, and information and financial flows; (2) the number of barriers increases based on the solution's level of disruption and the number of variable conventional procedures; (3) trust between participants in the medical industry plays an important role in introducing new technologies; (4) new participants need to address certain pillars depending on the area of application. Originality/value The authors discuss top-down and bottom-up approaches for overcoming institutional barriers when implementing augmented and virtual reality solutions for companies focusing on the medical market.
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- Kulkov, Ignat, et al.
(författare)
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Identifying the role of business accelerators in the developing business ecosystem : the life science sector
- 2021
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Ingår i: European Journal of Innovation Management. - : EMERALD GROUP PUBLISHING LTD. - 1460-1060 .- 1758-7115. ; 24:4, s. 1459-1479
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Purpose Business accelerators have recently received increasing attention as important cogs in business ecosystem development. However, their exact role in the ecosystem is not yet well known, especially outside the IT sector. The purpose of this study is, therefore, twofold: to determine the position of life science accelerators in the business ecosystem and the attributes of support for companies and to identify key features of the life science accelerators that contribute to the change in business ecosystems. Design/methodology/approach The authors offer an exploratory case study of five life science business accelerators and analyze the main factors affecting the companies and the whole business ecosystem. The authors build upon the scarce literature on business accelerators and consider a new type of accelerator that specializes in life science projects and study its role in the transformation and evolution of the life science industry. Findings The authors have defined the role and key parameters of life science accelerators that influence the existing business ecosystems: (1) cooperation with other regions and countries, (2) development of entrepreneurial skills among participants of the business accelerators program and (3) a project on demand-based approach. Originality/value The key parameters of the life science accelerators allow to concentrate these efforts on the activities that are most demanded by the market. Business accelerators can increase the created value for other program participants.
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- Kulkov, Ignat, et al.
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Innovations in veterinary markets : opinion leaders' social capital
- 2021
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Ingår i: Journal of business & industrial marketing. - : EMERALD GROUP PUBLISHING LTD. - 0885-8624 .- 2052-1189. ; 36:13, s. 1-14
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Purpose This study aims to identify how the personal social capital of opinion leaders contributes to the market adoption of start-up innovations. Design/methodology/approach A design-oriented case study is undertaken with a start-up company focusing on the development and commercialization of innovations in the veterinary market. Based on a literature review, the authors examine the social capital in value creation and the role of opinion leaders and use qualitative methodology and semi-structured in-depth interviews to collect data. Findings The adoption of innovations could start with opinion leaders that will later share their experience with other members of the professional community. In turn, social capital allows for creating a collaboration between start-ups and leaders based on a number of specific parameters. Originality/value This paper contributes to marketing literature by providing new insights regarding collaboration between start-ups and opinion leaders. The collaboration between opinion leaders and start-ups could be implemented not only in the veterinary industry but also in other industries with minor adaptations. Authors demonstrate how the social capital of external stakeholders may be used as a resource of the company for business development. The main contribution of this study is to demonstrate that social capital could be used as a parameter for the adoption of innovations. The key parameters that allow creating cooperation between start-up and opinion leader have been identified.
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- Kulkov, Ignat, et al.
(författare)
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Leveraging Podcasts as Academic Resources : A Seven-step Methodological Guide
- 2024
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Ingår i: International Journal of Qualitative Methods. - : SAGE Publications Inc. - 1609-4069. ; 23
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- This article introduces a novel seven-step methodology designed to incorporate podcasts as qualitative data sources in academic research, addressing a notable gap in current literature. The purpose of this methodology is to harness the unique and timely insights offered by podcasts, thereby enriching academic studies with diverse, real-time perspectives. The design of this approach includes a meticulous selection of podcasts based on relevance and credibility, comprehensive ethical considerations, strategic sampling methods, robust data collection and analysis techniques, and recommendations for applying best research practices. Key to this methodology is the use of weighted scoring systems to mitigate biases and the establishment of ethical guidelines specifically tailored for podcast data. The results of this study indicate the high potential of the proposed methodology in employing podcasts as an additional source of data, providing dynamic and current perspectives often absent in traditional research sources. Future studies are encouraged to delve deeper into refining and standardizing the proposed methodology, focusing on enhancing the weight metrics through advanced statistical techniques and exploring new technological tools for more efficient podcast data extraction and analysis. Graphical Abstract
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- Kulkov, Ignat
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Medical technology innovation ecosystems : factors influencing the formation of new companies
- 2021
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Doktorsavhandling (övrigt vetenskapligt/konstnärligt)abstract
- This thesis focuses on how the medical technology (MedTech) innovationecosystems contribute to the formation of start-ups. An innovation ecosysteminvolves collaboration and the exchange of resources in order to stimulate its owndevelopment and change over time. The MedTech innovation ecosystem ischaracterized by a large number of innovations, which are more concentrated inthe pharmaceutical industry, biotech, medical devices, and healthcare informationtechnology fields. Existing ecosystem studies offer a fairly diverse understandingof the formation goals, development parameters, and other parameters, which areoften inaccessible to an external observer. Understanding the internal processestypical of successful MedTech innovative ecosystems contributes to the adaptationof best practices for developing innovative ecosystems, reducing the financial,time, and human resources spent, and developing the economy. As a result of theactivity of innovative MedTech companies, customers receive new equipment,methods of treatment, and rehabilitation of patients, reducing the costs andworkload for medical personnel.The MedTech innovation ecosystem is explored in four Papers and anextended summary in this thesis. Since the study aimed to increase knowledgeabout how MedTech innovation ecosystems contribute to an increase in thenumber of start-ups, qualitative research strategy and content and within, crosscase, and narrative methods of analyzing the collected information were chosen.The studied phenomena were investigated from the point of view of subjectivity,that is, the interpretation of the past events of the participants and their personalview of the actions taken.The results of the study were the identification of two key parameters thatcontribute to the formation and successful development of MedTech innovativestart-ups, namely the provision of public support and the possibility of cooperation.Public and private support includes financial resources at various stages ofcompany development, including support for basic and applied research, provisionof grants at the stage of company formation for marketing research, a grants search,company registration, other loans, and grants for company formation. Nonfinancial types of support include providing access to the infrastructure of theinnovation ecosystem, which includes laboratories, specialized equipment, trainingcourses, entrepreneur support programs, etc. Collaboration involves leveraging theinternal connections of the innovation ecosystem and providing access to otherinnovation ecosystems to work on projects that cross the interests of several areas,as well as MedTech innovation ecosystems in other countries.This thesis brings more clarity to the process of formation and developmentof the MedTech innovation ecosystem and proposes a model of a successfulecosystem that could be claimed by policymakers who make decisions about thedevelopment of the industry. Moreover, the thesis offers several successful casesthat consider the non-obvious benefits that start-ups from innovativeecosystems can receive and use as an additional benefit for their development.KEYWORDS: innovation ecosystem, medical technologies, start-ups, innovation
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- Kulkov, Ignat, et al.
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Navigating uncharted waters : Designing business models for virtual and augmented reality companies in the medical industry
- 2021
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Ingår i: Journal of engineering and technology management. - : Elsevier BV. - 0923-4748 .- 1879-1719. ; 59
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- New technologies are at the heart of industry transformation. Virtual and augmented reality companies provide fundamentally new ways of communication, treatment, education, and specialist training within the medical industry. However, business models for new ventures that target the medical industry have received scant attention within academic research. Using a multiple case study approach, we analyze how virtual and augmented reality firms create value for their customers in the medical industry. In all, we have studied eight companies that offer different types of solutions for their target segments. The results of the analysis are four design elements consisting of twelve positions and three design themes that define the similarities and differences between the business models for the companies. We contribute to existing research within the field by analyzing business models of the investigated companies using a design approach, classifying the virtual and augmented reality companies, and analyzing the role of new technology in the development of the medical industry.
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- Kulkov, Ignat
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Next-generation business models for artificial intelligence start-ups in the healthcare industry
- 2021
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Ingår i: International Journal of Entrepreneurial Behaviour & Research. - : EMERALD GROUP PUBLISHING LTD. - 1355-2554 .- 1758-6534.
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Purpose Value creation based on artificial intelligence (AI) can significantly change global healthcare. Diagnostics, therapy and drug discovery start-ups are some key forces behind this change. This article aims to study the process of start-ups' value creation within healthcare. Design/methodology/approach A multiple case study method and a business model design approach were used to study nine European start-ups developing AI healthcare solutions. Obtained information was performed using within and cross-case analysis. Findings Three unique design elements were established, with 16 unique frames and three unifying design themes based on business models for AI healthcare start-ups. Originality/value Our in-depth framework focuses on the features of AI start-up business models in the healthcare industry. We contribute to the business model and business model innovation by systematically analyzing value creation, how it is delivered to customers, and communication with market participants, as well as design themes that combine start-ups and categorize them by specialization.
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- Kulkov, Ignat, et al.
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Stand-alone or run together : artificial intelligence as an enabler for other technologies
- 2023
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Ingår i: International Journal of Entrepreneurial Behaviour & Research. - : Emerald Publishing. - 1355-2554 .- 1758-6534.
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Purpose: The purpose of this study is to examine the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in transforming the healthcare sector, with a focus on how AI contributes to entrepreneurship and value creation. This study also aims to explore the potential of combining AI with other technologies, such as cloud computing, blockchain, IoMT, additive manufacturing and 5G, in the healthcare industry. Design/methodology/approach: Exploratory qualitative methodology was chosen to analyze 22 case studies from the USA, EU, Asia and South America. The data source was public and specialized podcast platforms. Findings: The findings show that combining technologies can create a competitive advantage for technology entrepreneurs and bring about transitions from simple consumer devices to actionable healthcare applications. The results of this research identified three main entrepreneurship areas: 1. Analytics, including staff reduction, patient prediction and decision support; 2. Security, including protection against cyberattacks and detection of atypical cases; 3. Performance optimization, which, in addition to reducing the time and costs of medical procedures, includes staff training, reducing capital costs and working with new markets. Originality/value: This study demonstrates how AI can be used with other technologies to cocreate value in the healthcare industry. This study provides a conceptual framework, “AI facilitators – AI achievers,” based on the findings and offer several theoretical contributions to academic literature in technology entrepreneurship and technology management and industry recommendations for practical implication.
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- Kulkov, Ignat, et al.
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Struggling with conservatism : entrepreneurships' challenges in business model design
- 2021
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Ingår i: International journal of value chain management. - : INDERSCIENCE ENTERPRISES LTD. - 1741-5357 .- 1741-5365. ; 12:1, s. 45-61
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- The purpose of this paper is to investigate the conservative business ecosystem and to identify opportunities for new companies to create value. Authors used a design-oriented case study with a start-up concentrating on the commercialisation of the university research. The authors consider a novel business model used by the start-up company. By analysing the model, methods are proposed for accelerating the company and the business ecosystem. The results indicate that cooperation between the product suppliers and opinion leaders plays a key role in supporting the biomedical business ecosystem. The probability of success for a new product depends on the interest of the professional community. The results add to the existing knowledge on business models for start-up companies to succeed without business expertise and extensive business network. The transformation of customers to partners stimulates the emergence of a new business model that takes into account the new role of a 'customer-partner'.
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- Kulkov, Ignat, et al.
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Sustainable Cruise Tourism : Systematic Literature Review and Future Research Areas
- 2023
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Ingår i: Sustainability. - : MDPI. - 2071-1050. ; 15:10
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Forskningsöversikt (refereegranskat)abstract
- The cruise shipping industry has existed for centuries. However, sustainability is a relatively new trend that could make a big difference and someday impact the industry. A growing body of research on sustainable cruise tourism includes studying changes among industry stakeholders, internal and external processes, and more. However, until now, there have been no comprehensive and systematic reviews of the academic literature on this topic and proposals for future research areas. The sample for our research consists of 56 articles structured into the following themes and subthemes: (1) corporate social responsibility (public interaction and emissions management); (2) territory management (collaboration with stakeholders and infrastructure development); (3) training in sustainable behavior (passengers, ship personnel, and other stakeholders). These themes fully explore the various use cases for sustainable cruises, forming a conceptual framework for understanding trends for the industry's sustainable development. We direct the attention of other researchers to the following areas for further research: GHG emissions of cruising; biodiversity impacts; quantitative understanding of the target audience and their participation in sustainability financing; in-depth understanding of the reasons for cooperation between stakeholders; identifying the true motivation for participation in sustainable development; the long-term trends; and how the shipping industry is adapting to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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- Kulkov, Ignat, et al.
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Technology entrepreneurship in healthcare : Challenges and opportunities for value creation
- 2023
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Ingår i: Journal of Innovation and Knowledge. - : Elsevier B.V.. - 2530-7614 .- 2444-569X. ; 8:2
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- The healthcare industry is nowadays increasingly forced to adapt to new fast-paced changes, despite its conservatism. Indeed, the number of new technology entrepreneurs and technology value is increasing. In this study, we use modern literature and illustrative cases to identify patterns of technological value creation in the healthcare industry with the purpose to form an understanding of the challenges and opportunities for technology entrepreneurs. Hence, we propose a new challenges-opportunities framework for understanding technology entrepreneurship (i.e., technology innovation, technology proactivity, and technology risk-taking) as a foundation for value creation concerning the needs of patients, medical personnel and hospitals, and the whole industry. We also end the article by outlining practical implications at the micro-level (i.e., patient advocacy and technology-enabled engagement strategies), meso-level (i.e., digital health solutions and motivation for collaboration), and macro-level (i.e., trust building and infrastructure).
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- Kulkov, Ignat, et al.
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The importance of financial resources and ownership of intellectual property rights for university spin-offs : the cases of Finland and Sweden
- 2020
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Ingår i: Journal of Small Business and Enterprise Development. - : Emerald Group Publishing Limited. - 1462-6004 .- 1758-7840. ; 27:7, s. 1125-1147
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Purpose: This paper focuses on medical device university spin-offs (USOs), taking into account the peculiarities of financial and nonfinancial support and intellectual property rights (IPRs). The authors declare that these parameters play a significant role in business development at the early stages. Design/methodology/approach: This empirical data consist of individual and group interviews in Finland and Sweden, which are later inductively analyzed. Findings: The results show that public financial support contributes to the formation and start of sales stages in small countries and local markets. However, at the validation stage, approaches for supporting entrepreneurship in the field of medical devices may differ. The ownership of IPRs assists in the development of entrepreneurship in the region due to the transfer of research results and researchers to the industry and increases the number of spin-offs and the cooperation of universities with business. Originality/value: This contribution is in the identification of the key parameters for the formation, support and development of the USOs from the point of view of the availability of financial resources and the ownership of IPRs.
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- Kulkov, Ignat
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The role of artificial intelligence in business transformation : A case of pharmaceutical companies
- 2021
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Ingår i: Technology in society. - : ELSEVIER SCI LTD. - 0160-791X .- 1879-3274. ; 66
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Artificial intelligence (AI) is of great interest to researchers and practitioners as a means of achieving the necessary progress in the pharmaceutical industry. However, the role of AI and ways of transforming companies are not well studied. The purpose of the paper is to identify exactly how AI affects the key and support business processes of pharmaceutical companies. We offer a qualitative interview study of five large, five medium, and five small pharmaceutical companies. Based on scarce literature on the role of AI in the pharmaceutical industry, we considered which business processes are subject to transform within it and how they do so. We determine that small pharma companies significantly change research and development, master data management, analysis and reporting, and human resource business processes under the influence of AI. Large pharma companies use AI to transform production, sales, marketing, and analysis business processes. In turn, medium-sized companies are in the middle and individually transform their business processes depending on their specialization.
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- Kulkova, J., et al.
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Medicine of the future : How and who is going to treat us?
- 2023
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Ingår i: Futures. - : Elsevier Ltd. - 0016-3287 .- 1873-6378. ; 146
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Medicine’s ability to quickly respond to challenges raises questions from researchers, practitioners, and society as a whole. Our task in this study was to identify key and atypical current factors influencing the development of medicine and to predict the development of medicine in the short, medium, and long term. To implement our study, we selected 22 medical experts and applied the three-level Delphi method. The current trends caused by COVID-19 have a short-term impact, but they will launch other drivers that will transform the healthcare industry. Well-being technologies, data-informed personalization, and climate change will become key drivers for the development of medicine over the period of 1–50 years. Expert opinion is divided about the future of mass availability of advanced medical treatment and sustainable development of healthcare.
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- Torkkeli, L., et al.
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Always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres? : comparative discourse analysis of the perception of international entrepreneurship during pandemic
- 2021
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Ingår i: Empirical International Entrepreneurship. - : Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH. - 9783030689728 ; , s. 199-215
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Bokkapitel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Over the past three decades, the domain of international entrepreneurship (IE) has matured and developed into a field of study. However, there are still areas where both thematically and especially methodologically the field would benefit from more pluralistic approaches. Especially comparative IE studies have been suggested in review studies to provide substantial promise for added contribution to the field, and novel methodological choices based on content analysis and secondary data have been called for in IE research. This study aims to respond to those omissions in the IE domain, by conducting a comparative study of Finnish and Russian international entrepreneurship through a discourse analysis supported by primary data in the form of interviews of Finnish and Russian entrepreneurs. The COVID-19 pandemic arriving globally in the first half of 2020 provides a timely topic in which to conduct such a study. As a result, we analyse the discourse in Finnish and Russian media about entrepreneurship before (2019) and during (2020) the COVID-19 pandemic restrictions in each country. We find both similarities and differences in the tone and level of the discussion, and surprisingly the interviewed entrepreneurs are rather critical of the media discussion related to entrepreneurship in the time of the pandemic in their respective countries. We consider the theoretical and methodological implications arising from these results and suggest that the IE field would benefit from the added methodological richness that content analysis and discursive research methods can provide.
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- Tsvetkova, A., et al.
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Implications of COVID-19 pandemic on the governance of passenger mobility innovations in Europe
- 2022
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Ingår i: Transportation Research Interdisciplinary Perspectives. - : Elsevier Ltd. - 2590-1982. ; 14
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- As the passenger transportation sector is disrupted by the emergence of myriad technological and business model innovations such as automated mobility, shared mobility and Mobility-as-a-Service, new and improved governance models are required. The COVID-19 pandemic can be seen as yet another disruption, stressing the need for a more proactive and inclusive governance. This article aims to juxtapose the need for collaborative, adaptive and outcome-based governance models in the mobility sector before and after the pandemic started. First, we analyse the governance needs and trends related to mobility innovations that were identified during two workshops with public and private actors in the mobility sector and through an extensive research of new governance models already applied in many European countries. Second, we analyse the impact of COVID-19 on mobility governance, focusing specifically on mobility innovations. Based on the analysis, we draw conclusions regarding the long-term trends in how the governance of mobility innovations will be affected by the ongoing pandemic. © 2022 The Authors
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