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UiB's innovation work is based on the entire scope of our subject areas. We want the ideas of our students and employees to be realized in society, and to contribute to a more well-functioning and sustainable society, either through commercial or non-commercial avenues.

 
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Do you have a good idea? Seek support!

UiB idé gives employees and students the opportunity to apply for support to test and develop good innovation ideas.

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How polar bear fur stays ice-free

A brilliant idea led nanophysicist Bodil Holst to investigate why polar bear fur doesn't freeze. Now, her research on the deicing properties of polar bear fur has been published as the cover story in Science Advances.

UiB Innovation Festival 2024
UiB Innovasjonsfestival 2024

Success for the first innovation festival at UiB

There was great interest in the first UiB Innovation Festival on September 20th. Vice-Rector Gottfried Greve hopes the event will create a new momentum for the innovation culture at The University of Bergen (UiB).

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«A formal, methodical approach to artificial intelligence suits me well»

Rustam Galimullin is one of several experts in artificial intelligence at UiB. Learn more about him and his research here.

The University of Bergen's strategy for 2023–2030 points out how UiB, through innovation and facilitation of entrepreneurship, can increase collaboration with research institutions, business and the public sector and thereby contribute to developing society both locally, nationally, and globally

UiB's social mission related to innovation is rooted in UiB's research, education and dissemination activities in a broad sense and embraces all sectors of society. In line with UiB's strategy "Knowledge that shapes society", the focus of UiB's innovation work will be on societal effects and contributions to a more well-functioning and sustainable society, and thus go beyond commercialization and increased value creation through economic growth.

UiB places great emphasis on creating a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship among students and employees, both in education, research, and dissemination. This entails interaction and exchange of experience across UiB, the establishment of meeting places, but also expectations that the various disciplines are given the opportunity to develop content and relevance based on their own professional traditions. The work is outlined in the Action Plan for Innovation and Entrepreneurship.