At the Batten Institute, we believe that entrepreneurship and innovation are powerful mechanisms for addressing society's most pressing issues. Therefore, we support a diverse portfolio of research initiatives that have clear, practical implications for managers and for society. Currently, our portfolio includes research programs that examine the role of entrepreneurship and innovation in four broad areas of public concern: organic growth, emerging markets, sustainability and health care.

	Effectual Entrepreneurship The Society for Effectual Action is a group of academic researchers, entrepreneurs, and capitalists gathered for a single purpose: to fundamentally change the way entrepreneurship is taught and learned around the world.  Read More
	Innovation and Organic Growth Shrinking markets, unrelenting competition and swiftly evolving technologies challenge the vitality of every business... Read More
	Entrepreneurship in Emerging Markets New businesses are crucial for the sustained economic development of the world's emerging regions. Read More
	Innovation and Sustainability There is growing acceptance that business can play a constructive role in addressing global issues of environmental sustainability. Read More
	Innovation and Health Care Although U.S. policymakers, medical professionals and health care consumers may not agree on a solution... Read More
	Design @ Darden Design thinking is a key competency associated with innovation but not traditionally taught in higher learning or understood in the business world. Read More