Innovation & Entrepreneurship
More than 90% of CEOs at large companies are dissatisfied with the innovation outcomes within their organizations. Not because they lack ambition, but because innovation too often remains a standalone initiative instead of becoming a strategic capability embedded throughout the business.
At the same time, entrepreneurs, start-ups, and scale-ups face a different challenge: how do you grow sustainably without losing yourself in operational complexity, investor expectations, and the constant pressure to prove your value time and again?
For more than a decade, Antwerp Management School has explored what drives successful innovation and entrepreneurship. Whether scaling innovation within an organization or building a new venture, success requires more than a strong idea. It takes strategic insight, ecosystems, and leadership.
"Every organization wants to innovate. But organizing innovation is something different from simply wanting it. It requires a deliberate choice for the right culture, structure, strategy and leaders who are willing to truly put it into practice."
Research projects we are currently working on
BDO partnership: Scaling with Impact
Type: partnership BDO Belgium
Academic research and practical expertise are combined to help start-ups and scale-ups navigate sustainable growth. Through actionable insights, thought leadership and ecosystem engagement, entrepreneurs are supported in making informed decisions throughout their scaling journey.
The Art of Corporate Venturing
Type: partnership Mensura, Bpost, B-Tonic
This research project explores how corporates and start-ups can collaborate more effectively to strengthen innovation and growth, translating insights on corporate venturing into practical frameworks and guidance.
“Growth and scaling are not the same. A company can grow without truly scaling. Scaling means your organization, business model, and leadership evolve alongside your ambition, so that every new customer makes your business stronger, not more vulnerable.”
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From insight to practice
Blog: When passion meets purpose - the entrepreneurial ride of Hotel Flandrien
How do you turn passion into a scalable, purpose-driven business? The story of Hotel Flandrien explores entrepreneurial courage, innovation in a traditional industry, and the challenge of growing without losing sight of your original vision.
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Blog: 9 in 10 Belgian companies want to innovate, but only half collaborate with start-ups
Belgian companies are eager to innovate, yet collaboration with start-ups often remains limited. This blog explores why corporate venturing is gaining importance, which barriers organizations still face, and how stronger partnerships can help close Belgium’s innovation gap.
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Blog: 5 key questions to build KPIs for innovation reporting
Innovation is difficult to improve without knowing what to measure. This blog explores five essential questions that help organizations build meaningful innovation KPIs, align reporting with strategy, and create a culture where innovation can truly thrive.
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Entrepreneurship with positive impact: How to stay the course in a profit-driven world
Purpose-driven entrepreneurship becomes challenging when growth, investor expectations, and profitability start shaping decisions. In this roundtable, Anouk Schoors (Investment Director at The Nest Family Office), Lowie Vercraeye (co-founder of BRAUZZ.), and Robin De Cock (Professor at Antwerp Management School) discuss how founders can stay true to their mission while building a sustainable business..
Rewatch the webinar via the link below.
Meet our experts in Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Robin De Cock
Professor of Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Academic Director Master in Sustainable Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Wouter Van Bockhaven
Professor strategy & innovation ecosystems, Competence Center Lead Smart Ecosystems, Innovatie & Duurzaamheid
Remco Lenstra
Programmadirecteur Masterclass Business Design Thinking
Freya Groessens
Junior researcher
Jamie Anderson
Professor of Leadership & Strategy
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