This new book, edited by Beldina Owalla, Tim Vorley and Helen Lawton Smith, breaks new ground in its central focus on the experiences of women innovators in different geographic and institutional contexts in Europe, Asia, Africa and North America
Tag: entrepreneurship
Minority Groups in Entrepreneurship: a Special Issue
In this first of two special issues of Strategic Change: Briefings in Entrepreneurial finance, the twin focus is on gender and entrepreneurship and immigrant entrepreneurship. The seven papers of the present issue demonstrate the difficulties and opportunities faced by minority groups in different international contexts.
Engaged scholarship: addressing regional inequalities in innovation opportunities for BAME and disabled entrepreneurs
Two studies conducted by CIMR researchers on regional inequalities in support for entrepreneurs with disabilities and from ethnically diverse backgrounds have helped to aid understanding of the importance of context for entrepreneurial support for both groups.
What is the role of passion in entrepreneurship?
Entrepreneurs and researchers reflected on the meaning and importance of entrepreneurial passion in this CIMR Debate in Public Policy on Wednesday 9 February 2022.
Future entrepreneurs: exploring paradigms in the entrepreneurial learning experience
In the recent book chapter, Prof Helen Lawton Smith and Dr Muthu De Silva present a unique multidimensional approach to supporting future entrepreneurs at Birkbeck University of London, “London’s evening university”.
A Conversation with Touker Suleyman of Dragons’ Den
The entrepreneur and investor joined the CIMR to share his inspirational journey and give feedback on our budding entrepreneurs’ business ideas.
CIMR in conversation with Touker Suleyman of Dragon’s Den
Join the Centre for Innovation Management Research on Wednesday 8 December for our MSc and Alumni online event with special guest Touker Suleyman (of Dragon’s Den).
Fairly assessing unfairness: an exploration of gender disparities in informal entrepreneurship among academics in business schools
New research by Norrin Halilem, Muthu de Silva and Nabil Amara showcases a new approach to comparing the productivity of female and male academics. While gender disparities persist regarding research outcomes and entrepreneurial engagements, the reality is more nuanced than previously stated in the literature.
Supporting disabled and ethnic minority entrepreneurs: An engaged scholarship approach to inclusivity
In this Regional Studies Association event organised for EU Regions Week University, Professor Monder Ram, CREME, Aston University chaired a panel exploring diversity in entrepreneurship.
Unlocking the Potential of Black and Ethnic Minority Entrepreneurs
Our latest Debate in Public Policy welcomed representatives from business, finance and academia to identify the key barriers facing Black and ethnic minority entrepreneurs and the next steps to move closer to equality in innovation.