Current Projects
Here you can find an overview of DFIR's current projects.
2024
Artificial Intelligence in Research and Innovation
Danish research and innovation environments can leverage artificial intelligence to enhance the quality, scope, and relevance of Denmark's investments in research and innovation. However, the technology also has the potential to bring significant changes to the framework of research and innovation. This calls for ethical and security considerations, as well as reflections on how Danish institutions can seize the emerging opportunities.
In 2024, DFIR hosted a series of debates on the framework for the development and application of artificial intelligence in Denmark. These discussions highlighted the potentials and risks associated with AI, as well as researchers’ use of and perspectives on the ethical challenges of applying AI in the five stages of the research process: idea generation, research design, data collection, data analysis, and dissemination.
Innovative SMEs - Rich and Resilient Societies Have smart Businesses
In this project, DFIR investigates various aspects of the public innovation promotion system, aiming to map out any potentials for strengthening the framework conditions for knowledge-based innovation for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
Research-Informed Welfare Innovation
In the Research-Informed Welfare Innovation project, DFIR explores how best to support the use of research and development to inform and qualify municipal welfare tasks for the benefit of citizens and society.
Previous Projects
Here you can find an overview of DFIR's previous projects.
2023
Universities for the Future
On the occasion of the 20th anniversary of the University Act, DFIR examines whether the governance and funding structure of the university sector is future-proof.
Practice into Research - Research into Practice
On occasion of the fact that in 2013, university colleges and business academies were given a new obligation to conduct practice- and application-oriented research and development, DFIR examines the place of these activities in the Danish research and innovation landscape
2022
Climate Goals and Means
In the Climate Goals and Means project, DFIR examines whether the research and innovation system is optimally structured to support the goals of the climate law.
Good Interdisciplinarity in Research and Innovation
In the Good Interdisciplinary Research and Innovation project, DFIR explores the potential in interdisciplinary and diversity, and how best to support it.