Manchester Institute of Innovation Research Research Themes Research themesManchester Institute of Innovation Research is home to a number of cross-disciplinary research agendas and themes. Innovation management Innovation is ever-changing with new ways being developed to both innovate and orchestrate the resources for innovation. Sustainable innovation The study of sustainability and societal challenges have become key areas of innovation studies. Science, technology and innovation policy Public policy enables, steers and channels knowledge and innovation. Emerging technologies Addressing the strategic intelligence, governance, and responsible research and innovation aspects of new and emerging technologies.