Against a background of intense policy interest, the current research programme seeks to provide a better understanding of the structure and dynamics of entrepreneurial activity in Northern Ireland including the relative policy priorities between increasing business births and minimising failures and so strengthen the evidence base for policymaking.

Current Research

Job Generation and the Role of New and Small Firms

UK Regional Business Start-ups

Small Firm Growth and Competitiveness

High Growth Start-ups

Related Research

GEM (Global Entrepreneurship Monitor)

Business Birth and Death Rates