REMINDER: Entrepreneurial Growth of the Firm (RENT 2009)

[entrepreneurship-phd at lists.uni-due.de]

RENT XXIII - RESEARCH IN ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND SMALL BUSINESS
BUDAPEST, HUNGARY, NOVEMBER 19-20, 2009

The main theme for the 23nd Annual RENT Conference is: 

Entrepreneurial Growth of the Firm

Business growth is a major theme in entrepreneurship research field, one of the themes that scholars as well as practitioners commonly associated with entrepreneurship. Researchers found support for the positive relationship between entrepreneurship and growth, especially in case of younger and smaller firms. There is a gap in scientific literature, however, since this proposition has not been fully tested in case of older and bigger (medium or large) firms. In addition, literature rarely shows a strong interest in how or in which form firms expand. Based on that organizers welcome theoretical as well es empirical research papers addressing entrepreneurial growth. Besides the conference theme, researchers and practitioners will have the opportunity to share their ideas on the conference theme and the general topics from entrepreneurship focusing on a great variety of interesting questions and current issues that are pertinent to the different tracks.

Submissions of any aspect of entrepreneurship and small business development are welcome, but preferably concerning the following issues:

1. Entrepreneurship and Growth
2. Networks and Entrepreneurship.
3. Corporate and Strategic Entrepreneurship (including behavioral characteristics of entrepreneurial activity).
4. The Role of Universities in Fostering Entrepreneurship.
5. Spin off processes and knowledge transfer.
6. Entrepreneurial Finance and Venture Capital.
7. Innovation and Technological Entrepreneurship.
8. Technology Commercialization.
9. Open Innovation.
10. Globalization and SMEs.
11. International Entrepreneurship.
12. Entrepreneurship and Regional Development.
13. Support Infrastructure for Entrepreneurial Ventures and Business Incubation.
14. Social and Responsible Entrepreneurship.
15. Green Entrepreneurship.
16. Entrepreneurial Culture.
17. Entrepreneurship and Special Interest Groups (women, ethnic minorities, and family).
18. Entrepreneurial Marketing.
19. Entrepreneurial Learning and Communities of Practice.
20. Creativity, Imagination and Opportunities

Those who wish to present a paper at the conference should submit a 3 page abstract in English
(3 A4 pages - 12 points - single space between lines) by June 1st, 2009

The abstract should clearly highlight :

- the aim of the paper
- the contribution to the literature
- the methodology, results and implications.

Since all abstracts are reviewed using a double blind review process, it is COMPULSARY that neither your name nor your contact details appear on the submission (the authors are recognized in the system via their login)

More info at http://www.eiasm.org/frontoffice/event_announcement.asp?event_id=588