This research aims to study if innovation enablers (Enablers), i.e. factors that enable innovation work, are important for innovation teams in on-going innovation work and if lack of Enablers affects innovation projects negatively. The background to this study is that prior research states that numerous factors are important for innovation work, but there’s still knowledge to gain whatever these Enablers are perceived to be important by innovation teams. Data from three innovation teams on-going innovation projects, supported by an external facilitator, were used within this study. The long-term qualitative study shows that all Enablers are important, but also that a facilitator is important. Lack of Enablers may cause negative effects on innovation projects, where nine enablers within this study were identified to be critical for avoiding project delays. Further research is suggested.