Putting research into policy and practice

The Institute for Small Business and Entrepreneurship (ISBE) is a network for people and organisations involved in small business and entrepreneurship research, policy, education, support and advice.

Events Membership

ISBE’s members are its most valuable resource, offering vast reserves of knowledge and research. Through events and activities ISBE aims to disseminate this research to policy makers and business support organisations, where it can have genuine impact and inform change, and to share these resources with academics, researchers and educators. Through ISBE’s network and activities academics, policy makers and those who work in business support are able to connect and form beneficial working relationships.

RAKE Fund

Providing financial support to new research activities from academics, third sector organisations, businesses, consultants and practitioners.

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ISBE 2026

November 5 - 6

“Resilient and Regenerative Entrepreneurship: Navigating Climate Challenges and the Circular Economy” This year, we are delighted to be bringing ISBE to Cork, Ireland and look forward to another stimulating and vibrant event. Click here to watch the Welcome video from MTU President, Professor Maggie Cusack. The ISBE conference connects practitioners and policymakers with business support practitioners and academics, nurturing productive dialogue and engagement amongst these groups, allowing research to inform policy and practice to create genuine change, while facilitating practitioner and policy communities to inform the research agenda and support engaged scholarship and knowledge exchange. The conference also provides the opportunity for everyone from PhD students, early career researchers and established academics through to entrepreneurs and policymakers to discuss their work and receive valuable feedback from other experts in their field. Certificate of Attendance A Certificate of Attendance can be requested by emailing ly**@******rg.uk after the Conference. Advance Notice Please…

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Upcoming Events

REntEd SIG Online Speed Networking Event

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October 20, 2026

ISBE Expert Masterclass: Grounding Your Research in Education Practice

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October 21, 2026

Changing Paradigms, an immersive workshop to develop innovative thinking

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November 4, 2026

ISBE 2026

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November 5, 2026

Special Interest Groups (SIGS)

ISBE’s specialist groups are central to our vision to connect our membership and their communities to pursue excellence in small business and entrepreneurship. The work of our committed team of COI and SIG Chairs is key to the Institute’s ongoing development and support of our membership and beyond.

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