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Innovation and entrepreneurship

³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ sits at the heart of one of the world's most dynamic innovation ecosystems, and our work on entrepreneurship reflects that unique advantage.

From deep tech ventures to alternative business models, we explore what it takes to turn scientific and technological breakthroughs into businesses that matter.

A dedicated support service for students, staff and alumni who want to develop their entrepreneurial mindset, skills and networks. The Enterprise Lab, launched at ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Business School, is a thriving ecosystem for innovators across ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ. It has a strong record of engaging with and supporting entrepreneurship and innovation ecosystems, raising £50m+ in investor funding.

Research in Innovation and entrepreneurship

Venture capital pulls back from big ideas in a downturn

VC-backed patent quality falls sharply in recessions as investors shift away from risky, ambitious early-stage ventures.

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Designing innovative organisations

Selection, autonomy, feedback timing and task structure together determine whether organisations consistently produce breakthrough innovation.

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Hype and momentum in entrepreneurship

Mismanaged entrepreneurial hype drives misconduct; skilfully orchestrated momentum legitimises ecosystems and sustains responsible venture growth.

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Test early, build better

Early experimentation in design thinking improves innovation quality and efficiency with digital tools amplifying the advantage.

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Research Centres

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Institute for Deep Tech Entrepreneurship

Studying why too little of the UK's world-class science becomes a business, and working with scientists, investors and policymakers to change that.
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Centre for Sectoral Economic Performance

Investigating what holds back the UK's high-value technology sectors and what would help them grow, translating findings into sector strategies for businesses and policymakers.
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Gandhi Centre for Inclusive Innovation

Researching how innovation can be designed to reach underserved communities, translating findings into practical tools for governments, non-profits and social enterprises.

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³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Strategic Design Studio

Generating original empirical research and co-creating new approaches to complex problems, building the evidence base for design as a strategic capability for business leaders.

Insights in Innovation and entrepreneurship

Education in Innovation and entrepreneurship

Our degree programmes and executive courses explore how new ideas become ventures, how innovation happens inside organisations, and how entrepreneurial thinking can turn science, technology and creativity into real-world impact. Students develop the commercial, strategic and practical skills to lead on, build, test and scale new ideas.

Programmes and courses

Executive courses in Entrepreneurship

MSc Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Management

Modules, electives and applied learning experiences

  • AI Studio: Building AI-Native Businesses
  • AI Ventures
  • Business Model Design for the Digital Economy
  • Business Startup Project
  • Corporate Innovation
  • Design Thinking for Innovation and Impact 
  • Design Thinking for Innovation
  • Design Thinking: Solving Complex Problems Through a Disruptive Mindset
  • Entrepreneurial Finance and Venture Capital
  • Entrepreneurial Journey
  • Entrepreneurship (MSc Innovation, Entrepreneurship & Management)
  • Global Business Challenge (Entrepreneurship)
  • Global Immersion
  • ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Innovation Challenge
  • Innovation (MSc in Management)
  • Innovation and Entrepreneurship (MBA)
  • Innovation in Cleantech and Climate Change Solutions
  • Innovation Management
  • Leading Social Innovation
  • Management, Strategy, and Innovation in Fintech
  • New Venture Creation
  • Private Equity and Venture Capital
  • Strategic Marketing Innovation
  • Strategy and Innovation in Digital Business
  • Technology and Innovation Management
  • Venture Capital and Growth Finance
  • Venture Capital Finance
  • Wicked Problems, Systems Dynamics, and Entrepreneurial Innovation