Institute of Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management

The Institute for Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management conducts research on entrepreneurship in Slovenia and internationally. Its focus is on the development and support of small and medium-sized enterprises, and its studies address market trends and innovation strategies to improve conditions for growth and development. The Institute’s work provides policymakers and companies with access to findings essential for fostering innovation and competitiveness. The Institute strengthens the entrepreneurial ecosystem and provides effective solutions to the challenges of today’s entrepreneurship through active engagement with a range of stakeholders.

Researchers

Head: Dr Barbara Bradač Hojnik, full professor (barbara.bradac@um.si)

Dr Katja Crnogaj, associate professor

Dr Ivona Huđek, assistant professor

Dr Dijana Močnik, full professor

Samuel Plečko, MSc, teaching assistant

MSc Matej Rus, senior lecturer

Dr Karin Širec, full professor

Dr Polona Tominc, full professor

Dr Zdenka Ženko, full professor

 

Research areas:

  • Establishment, development, and growth of SMEs,
  • Evaluation of business planning and entrepreneurship ideas,
  • Female entrepreneurship,
  • International entrepreneurship,
  • Digital entrepreneurship,
  • Family business,
  • Corporate entrepreneurship,
  • Social entrepreneurship,
  • Sustainable entrepreneurship,
  • Inclusive entrepreneurship,
  • Business economics,
  • Environmental economics,
  • Networking and business cooperation,
  • Researching the business environment,
  • Research and development of efficient and profitable business models,
  • Innovativeness of companies,
  • Innovation management,
  • Organisational and managerial conditions for innovation processes.