Networks
INNOFF
INNOFF (National Research Network for Innovation in the Public Sector) was initiated at INN in 2018 following encouragement from the Research Council of Norway and the Norwegian Association of Higher Education Institutions. Today, the network consists of 19 member institutions from the higher education and research institute sectors, and aims to highlight, advance, and strengthen public sector innovation as a research field. This includes building networks between research environments across institutions and strengthening the interplay between research and practice.
The secretariat is headed by Maria Taivalsaari Røhnebæk, Associate Professor at the Department of Organisation, Leadership and Management at INN. The network coordinator is researcher Kristine Lundhaug.
Arena Unikom
Arena Unikom is a network comprising interested parties from the municipal sector, universities, research institutes, and other organisations that wish to work together to find sound, research-based solutions for tomorrow’s municipal practice. The network held its first meeting in March 2021 and includes nearly 40 municipalities and 15 academic institutions. KOI is represented in the network’s working group, which is responsible for further developing the foundation of the network.
Innovation School Alumni
The Innovation School was developed for the municipal sector to provide enhanced insight, knowledge, and skills in innovation and change. A dedicated alumni network has been established for former students who have completed the Innovation School.