Collaboration in research
Practice-oriented scientific research
CenSE conducts innovative and quality practice-oriented scientific research on sustainable entrepreneurship among family businesses and SMEs.
Our research themes are based on practical questions from the field and always lead to useful output for the field. Our research also leads to publications in applied, practice-oriented and academic journals and various other media.
CenSE conducts research mainly in Flanders and Brussels where the Odisee campuses are located. We enter into broader national, European and international alliances in function of sustainable business management of family businesses and SMEs based in Flanders and Brussels. Funding for this research is therefore diverse (local, regional, international, etc.), but CenSE is careful to ensure that scientific independence and integrity is maintained.
Relevance to the field
The research conducted by CenSE has the field as its main focus (companies, organizations, policy agencies, NGOs, federations, etc.) . We strive to develop useful outputs based on quality research results. This output can take many forms depending on the needs.
Some of the possibilities:
- A digital platform to encourage co-creation with consumers.
- Digital skills training for SMEs
- Concrete strategic policy advice
- Workshop on strategic HRM
- Online tool to bundle goods optimally
- Seminar for family businesses
Collaboration with other research centers
CenSE has structural partnerships with, among others, the Center for Family Entrepreneurship and Ownership (CeFEO) in Sweden and the University of Palermo in Italy.
We capture needs in terms of research, education and service to society and help implement solutions in co-creation.
