The Academic Department of Innovation and Entrepreneurship explores developments and extends research into the management of innovation and company start-ups.

The research focus lies on an empirical investigation of innovation and start-up processes.

Research subjects include corporate strategies to profit from innovation, openness in innovation processes, innovation by users, patent management, the recognition of business opportunities, entrepreneurial individuals‘ and teams‘ psychological processes, strategies for young companies, as well as understanding the consequences of entrepreneurial failure.