As research findings are disseminated more rapidly than ever, basic research becomes increasingly visible, but not always readily translatable for addressing real-world problems.

In this online event, we explored translational research as a way to close the distance between entrepreneurship theory and practice. We discussed how theoretically rigorous knowledge produced by basic research can be translated to make a meaningful impact on entrepreneurial practice, communities, and policy.

Professor Pablo Munoz (Durham University; JBVI Editor-in-Chief) opened the session by introducing the foundations of translational research and outlining a research framework for entrepreneurship. By leveraging practices from biomedical science and design science, this translational framework lays the ground for a broader research ecosystem of entrepreneurship.

The session also featured a presentation of an exemplary translational research paper published in JBVI by Dr. Ferran Giones (University of Stuttgart).