Category Archives: Archiv

  • FGF Conference Proceedings 2025 now available read more

    Following the G-Forum 2025, the FGF has, for the first time, published the abstracts of the submitted contributions as Conference Proceedings in the FGF Publication Series (ISSN 3051-9292, ISBN 978-3-00-085450-7).The abstracts provide a comprehensive insight into current research topics presented at the G-Forum in Stuttgart and offer valuable inspiration for researchers, practitioners, and all interested… Read More »

  • New issue (7/2025) of the FGF/IfM Bonn Policy Brief titled “Local Entrepreneurship Helps Places Bounce Back After Extreme Weather Shocks” has been published read more

    Investments in infrastructure and insurance help to mitigate the negative consequences of extreme weather events. Equally important is strengthening the composition and vitality of regional economies, according to research by Christian Heinzel (University of Mannheim), Ass.Prof Dr Scott Langford (University of Texas), Dr Vinzenz Peters and Prof Dr Mark Sanders (University of Maastricht). This also… Read More »

  • FGF Conference Proceedings read more

    Following the successful G-Forum 2025 in Stuttgart, the FGF will publish the abstracts of the submitted and approved contributions as conference proceedings in the FGF publication series (ISSN 3051-9292). The publication series will include the abstracts of full papers, standalone abstracts, and poster sessions. When submitting their contributions via the conference tool, all authors were… Read More »

  • Call for Applications: JBVI Community Entrepreneurship Special Issue Paper Workshop read more

    We are excited to announce the upcoming JBVI Paper Workshop on Community Entrepreneurship, hosted by the University of North Texas & RWTH Aachen University on December 9-11, 2025 in Aachen, Germany.This workshop is designed for scholars aiming to submit to the Journal of Business Venturing Insights Special Issue What to expect: Paper feedback from guest… Read More »

  • G-Forum 2025: Best Research Paper Award Ceremony read more

    At G-Forum 2025 in Stuttgart, the recipients of this year’s awards were officially announced. We extend our sincere congratulations to all winners. Our special thanks go to our partners – the Karl Schlecht Foundation, the Stiftung für die Wissenschaft der Sparkassen-Finanzgruppe, and the Szyperski Foundation – whose support made these awards possible. Further information will… Read More »

  • New issue (6/2025) of the FGF/IfM Bonn Policy Brief titled “Psychological costs as a key factor in the bureaucratic burden on businesses” has been published read more

    The bureaucratic burden on companies is usually measured based on the time and money spent on complying with regulatory requirements. Michael Holz, Dr Annette Icks, Dr Nadine Schlömer-Laufen, Dr Sebastian Schneider and Dr Annika Reiff (all researchers are at the IfM Bonn) outline in their policy brief the role that anger, frustration and irritation (psychological… Read More »

  • G-Forum 2025: Final Conference Program available read more

    The G-Forum 2025 in Stuttgart is approaching. The final conference program is now available online and via our conference app. Explore all keynotes, sessions, workshops, and the social program. Today is the last chance to register for the G-Forum.

  • Countdown to G-Forum 2025: Preliminary Conference Program now online read more

    In less than two weeks, the G-Forum 2025 will kick off in Stuttgart. The preliminary conference program is now available here. Explore the diverse offerings, including keynotes, numerous parallel sessions, and workshops.

  • Completion of the FGF Doctoral Program – Class of 2025 read more

    On July 31 and August 1, 2025, the final event of the FGF Doctoral Program – Class of 2025 took place at the premises of the Stiftung für die Wissenschaft der Sparkassen Finanzgruppe in Bonn. Eleven doctoral candidates presented and discussed their research and dissertation projects. Prior to this, participants had the opportunity to explore… Read More »

  • G-Forum 2025: Registration for the Doctoral Colloquium possible until July 30 read more

    As part of G-Forum 2025, a Doctoral Colloquium for early-career researchers in the fields of entrepreneurship, innovation, and SMEs will take place on September 17, 2025. The colloquium is aimed at doctoral candidates at various stages of their dissertation and offers a valuable opportunity to receive feedback from experienced researchers and to network with other… Read More »