CREI research themes
We are interested in how individuals and organisations can bring novelty into their markets to create benefits at a business and societal level.
Centre for Research on Entrepreneurship and Innovation (CREI)
Exploring how enterprising individuals and organisations use innovation to create value.
What we do
Research and publications from CREI members.
CREI publications
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Developments and insights
Learn more about recent activity in CREI.
The emotional side of investment
What role does 'likability' play in the allocation of funding by development banks, and how can entrepreneurs use this to their advantage?
Why your crowdfunding efforts are failing
Daniela Defazio talks about her latest study on crowdfunding platforms
How to close the gender gap in academia
Professor Orietta Marsili talks about the School's Athena SWAN accreditation
New research shows relationship building key to an idea’s success
Professor Ammon Salter's latest publication shows how ‘dual networking’ can drive productivity.
Engagement
Learn how CREI members collaborate with other institutions, and their impact outside the University.
CREI researcher contributes to a new study exploring how businesses and universities interact
A new report from Ammon Salter for the National Centre for Universities and Business looks at the changing state of business-university interactions.
The research transforming business design
Dimo Dimov’s research was used to create the Social Enterprise and Innovation Programme, which helped generate £3.3 million of investment in the South West
Launch of online platform Brevio will help charities get funding
Researchers from the School of Management have helped to develop a new online platform that connects charities with would-be investors.
Debating design thinking
Professor Dimo Dimov took part in a DRUID debate on 'Design thinking'.
Entrepreneurship and Innovation: a collaboration with Copenhagen Business School
Reflections on a workshop organised by CREI and Copenhagen Business School
Who we are
Find out more about CREI members
CREI members
The Centre for Research on Entrepreneurship and Innovation (CREI) is the specialist research centre at Bath focused on innovation and entrepreneurship.
Doing a PHD with CREI
Our PHD students explain why they chose Bath, and talk about what it's like to be part of the Centre for Research on Entrepreneurship and Innovation.
About us
CREI brings together world-renowned researchers and PhD students focused on furthering knowledge on innovation and entrepreneurship.
Established in 2016, the centre is highly regarded for its contribution to this field, with exceptional publication and citation rates, growing grant acquisition, and diverse collaborations with pre-eminent academics, governments and companies.
Contact us
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