Entrepreneurship and Innovation

The ENTI area covers entrepreneurship and innovation, in the context of existing businesses, startups and social enterprise. Our faculty members tackle a number of aspects in entrepreneurship and innovation topics, ranging from how companies create and implement entrepreneurial strategies, to understanding the context and support for young and smaller companies, to investigating how entrepreneurs think and act within resource, industry, technological, and social contexts. The faculty research is supported by a variety of grants, including the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada, Government of Alberta, and private foundations. The faculty also creates innovative new courses and programs in entrepreneurship, empowering potential entrepreneurs throughout the university community. ENTI faculty and students are pleased to work with the Hunter Centre for Entrepreneurship and Innovation, and with the Hunter Hub for Entrepreneurial Thinking. Our area has a thriving PhD program with students from all over the world working with faculty to conduct world-class research.