Creating Innovation. Building Ventures. Transforming Industries.

The Entrepreneurship and Technology Management (ETM) Research Group at the School of Business and Management, Institut Teknologi Bandung (SBM ITB), advances research at the intersection of entrepreneurship, innovation, and technology management.

Established alongside SBM ITB in 2004, the group explores how entrepreneurial thinking, technological innovation, and sustainable business practices drive economic growth and organizational transformation. Our interdisciplinary research bridges theory and practice to generate knowledge that supports entrepreneurs, industry leaders, policymakers, and innovation ecosystems in Indonesia and beyond.

Our Mission

Impact-Driven Innovation

We believe entrepreneurship is more than creating new ventures—it is a catalyst for innovation, competitiveness, and sustainable development.

Our research integrates entrepreneurship, technology management, institutional development, and policy perspectives to develop practical solutions that create measurable economic, industrial, and societal impact.

Body of Knowledge

The ETM Body of Knowledge is built on four educational foundations that shape future innovators and entrepreneurial leaders:

• Technology
• Entrepreneurship
• Humanity
• Leadership

These foundations support four interdisciplinary domains:

• Management of Technology
• Entrepreneurship
• Institutional Development
• Policy

Together, they drive research across four strategic themes:

• Small Business & Startups
• Digital Transformation
• Sustainability
• Industries with Indonesian Potential, including agriculture, energy, creative industries, tourism, and halal sectors.

This integrated framework ensures that research remains academically rigorous while addressing real-world challenges in innovation and economic development.

Research Clusters

The Entrepreneurship and Technology Management (ETM) Research Cluster is organized into four interrelated research domains: 1) Entrepreneurship; 2) Management Innovation and Technology; 3) Bio, Creative, and Digital-based Business; and 4) Sustainable Business. These clusters collectively define the focus of the ETM expertise group, emphasizing interdisciplinary research that integrates technology, innovation, and entrepreneurship to generate sustainable and impactful business solutions. ETM research clusters cover the whole range of subjects, but are not limited to:

Entrepreneurship

Research explores entrepreneurial activity from individual ventures to national innovation systems, covering startup creation, entrepreneurial ecosystems, SME growth, corporate entrepreneurship, entrepreneurial finance, digital entrepreneurship, and entrepreneurship policy.

Management of Innovation & Technology

This cluster examines how organizations develop, manage, and commercialize innovation through technology strategy, product development, digital transformation, Industry 4.0/5.0, AI, open innovation, technology commercialization, and innovation capability development.

Sustainable Business

Research focuses on ESG, circular economy, sustainable business models, environmental management, climate strategies, social entrepreneurship, responsible innovation, and long-term organizational resilience.

Bio, Creative & Digital-Based Business

This cluster investigates emerging industries driven by digital technologies, creative economies, bio-based innovation, platform businesses, content industries, digital entrepreneurship, and ecosystem development.

Research Roadmap (2026–2034)

The ETM Research Group follows a phased roadmap to strengthen research excellence and maximize long-term impact.

Phase 1 (2026–2028)

Building Foundations

Strengthening research capabilities in entrepreneurship, innovation management, sustainability, and digital transformation within Indonesian and emerging-market contexts.

Phase 2 (2029–2031)

Scaling Innovation

Integrating technology, entrepreneurial ecosystems, industrial transformation, platform economies, sustainability, and commercialization to expand research impact and strengthen collaboration.

Phase 3 (2032–2034)

Leading Frontier Innovation

Advancing globally relevant research on AI-enabled entrepreneurship, intelligent innovation systems, regenerative business, future digital ecosystems, and mission-oriented innovation that addresses societal and environmental challenges.

Research Impact

ETM research aims to generate value beyond academic publications by contributing to:

• Entrepreneurial ecosystem development
• Innovation-driven business transformation
• Sustainable industry practices
• Digital and creative economy growth
• Evidence-based public policy
• Regional and global innovation ecosystems

Through interdisciplinary collaboration, our research supports inclusive economic growth while strengthening Indonesia’s position in global entrepreneurship and innovation scholarship.

Collaborate With Us

The ETM Research Group welcomes collaboration with:

• Universities and research institutions
• Startups and entrepreneurs
• Industry partners
• Government agencies
• Innovation hubs and incubators
• International organizations

We collaborate on research, executive education, innovation projects, technology commercialization, policy development, and ecosystem-building initiatives that translate research into real-world impact.

Members

Head: Prof. Wawan Dhewanto