INVEST provides a new model for the welfare state that is more equal, better targeted to problem groups, and more anticipatory as well as being economically and socially sustainable. In order to reach this goal, we study what limits the wellbeing and skill development during childhood, youth and early adulthood, identify gaps in the current benefit and service system and develop, implement and evaluate evidence-based interventions. We produce cutting-edge science ranging from basic research to commercial innovations. The intertwined collaborations between research organisations and across academic disciplines, the application of unique research data and highly efficient policy-targetted impact-making are at the core of our operations. To strengthen these interactions, we introduce new research and impact hubs and platforms for data, experiments, science advisory, co-creation and the support for commercialisation. INVEST shifts the welfare paradigm from compensation to prevention.

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