My project
My project, “the contemporary role of Higher Education Institutions in fostering sustainable entrepreneurship: a critical analysis of joint project partnerships” started in 2022 on the nexus of two fields of research and practice, (a) environmental entrepreneurship and (b) eco-innovation. The project is dedicated to the process of eco-innovation among environmental Micro, Small and Medium enterprises (SMEs) in Belgium, a country leading in innovation among the 27 EU member states, but which consistently underperforms compared to the EU average on eco-innovation. To do so, the project aims to discover and analyse (a) the unique characteristics of eco-innovation and (b) the problems environmental SMEs face during the lifecycle of project development in collaborations with universities. Finally, (c) a set of conclusions for practitioners (environmental entrepreneurs), policymakers and educators will be developed. To address the study’s aim and objectives, a mixed methods research design has been developed based on a two-stage data collection process. The research design includes a survey among environmental entrepreneurs and/or R&D managers, and a series of in-depth interviews with environmental entrepreneurs. Conclusions from the study offer a guide for self-reflection and self-evaluation to existing environmental entrepreneurs, and a guide for anticipated opportunities and challenges for new entrants. Policymakers are informed of potential areas where they can contribute to foster eco-innovation projects, while educators (e.g. universities, research centers) as partners in collaborations, as well as educators of future entrepreneurs of ways to improve their practice.
My publications
Outsios, Georgios, “Sustainable SMEs joint project partnerships in Belgium: A critical analysis of challenges”. In: Conference Proceedings of British Academy of Management (BAM) 2022, Alliance Manchester Business School, Manchester, UK, 31st August-2nd September, 2023.
My events and conferences
British Academy of Management (BAM) 2022, Alliance Manchester Business School, Manchester, UK, 31st August-2nd September. 7th International Conference on New Business Models: Sustainable Business Model Challenges: Economic Recovery and Digital Transformation, Conference Proceedings, Lumsa University, 23-24 June 2022 .
My videos
Helping enterprises that hold the key to a sustainable world
My scientific awards
MSCA-COFUND imπACT Postdoctoral Fellowship – 2022 – Vrije Universiteit Brussel – 2-year grant (start 01.02.2022)
My social media activity
Researchgate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Georgios-Outsios
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgios-outsios-4805691/