University-Business Alliance in Strengthening Green Transition and Green Entrepreneurship

Description

In times of economic hardship, it is important that businesses, universities, and governments collaborate in research, innovation, and development. With no clear end to the current socio-economic situation in Europe, there is more need than ever for strategic partnerships and discussions between all partners involved in business-university alliance.  Cooperation is required in further research and education of the EU path towards a green transition, which supports transformation of the EU and its MS into modern and competitive economies. Different scholarly opinions exist on  consequences of the public health, security, and energy crises started in 2020 and continuing nowadays.

The authors aimed at suggesting a holistic approach in understanding a concept of green entrepreneurship and its role in strengthening research, education, business development and innovation relevant to the changing business environment.. Authors examine  policy and legal documents, scientific literature; interlinks in university research and education with trends in climate and environment. Furthermore, challenges in energy, industry and services demand attention from scholars and university educators. This methodology serves as a tool for integrating main goals focused on providing high quality trainings to young people and thus, contributing to development of stimulating socio-economic environment, innovation, smart specialisation, and social inclusion. . The study discusses how universities cooperate with business and respond to the challenges in providing a high-quality research-training environment. The establishment of dual education and related research at university level is an evident strategy for HEIs as this will give students an opportunity to acquire in-depth knowledge about green entrepreneurial orientation, develop analytical skills and specialist knowledge in green transition, entrepreneurship,  innovation.
. A university-business alliance is a valuable tool embodied in the concept of green entrepreneurship, crucial for the green transition,  entrepreneurship, innovation transfer and thus, contributing to the debate on the role of HEIs in raising  efficiently of real economy sectors.

Period	29 Mar 2023 → 31 Mar 2023
Event title	RSU Research week 2023: PLACES
Event type	Conference
Conference number	3
Organiser	Rīga Stradiņš University
Location	Rīga, LatviaShow on map
Degree of Recognition	International