Research & Knowledge Mobilization
We aspire to bolster the environment and conditions for research on Entrepreneurship and Innovation (E&I) across the Desautels Faculty.
We believe that research and practice are symbiotic - good research questions are inspired by practice and good research findings should be disseminated to impact practice. The following efforts aim to offer researchers valuable opportunities to engage with professionals and cultivate a dynamic E&I research community.
Short-term initiatives by Fall 2023
| Initiative | Action Steps | Partners | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Build connections across E&I researchers at Desautels | Networking Events, Informal Networking | Desautels Faculty | Ongoing |
| Writing retreat day | Reserve Space, Market to Faculty | Desautels Faculty | Planned Fall 2023 |
Medium-Term Initiatives by 2025
| Initiative | Action Steps | Partners | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raise Funding for Research Activity | Apply for SSHRC Connection Grant first, others over time | Faculty | Planned to submit November 2023 |
| Research-Practitioner Exchange Event | Contact participants to create conferences and networking events | Career Services, Advancement | Planned 2023-2024 |
| Database of academic contacts | Collect contacts of academic and industry references | Career Services, Advancement | -- |
Long-Term Initiatives beyond 2025
| Initiative | Action Steps | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Networking events, speaker series, conferences, symposiums, and workshops | -- | Brainstorming |
| Foster a replicable model of action research | Develop a Research Philosophy and Strategy | Brainstorming |
| Encourage and Document Increased E&I Research Output and Dissemination from Desautels | -- | Brainstorming |
