#6 edition · Dec 3–Dec 5, 2025
Lyon 2025
iaelyon School of Management · Université Jean Moulin Lyon 3
"The Microfoundations of Entrepreneurial Ecosystems — JBV Special Issue PDW"
6edition
4keynote speakers
12scientific committee
About this edition
Hosted by the iaelyon School of Management at Université Jean Moulin Lyon 3, the 6th edition served as a dynamic platform for early-career and senior scholars, including PhD candidates, to engage with international experts, collaborate and further develop their research in the field of entrepreneurial ecosystems. The school combined keynotes, a JBV-aligned Paper Development Workshop, a Methods Workshop and structured networking.
Thematic focus · 2025
The Microfoundations of Entrepreneurial Ecosystems — JBV Special Issue PDW
The 6th edition placed the microfoundations of entrepreneurial ecosystems at the heart of the agenda, anchored by a dedicated Paper Development Workshop in collaboration with the Journal of Business Venturing on its Special Issue on this topic.
Topics included theoretical and economic perspectives on the interplay between ecosystem components, evolutionary and longitudinal dynamics, predictive models, Global South and low-income ecosystems, ethical/inclusive/social dimensions, and novel theories and methods pushing the boundaries of current research practices.
Special PDW tracks
Paper Development Workshops
JBV Paper Development Workshop
Special Issue: The Microfoundations of Entrepreneurial Ecosystems
A focused PDW session in collaboration with the Journal of Business Venturing on its Special Issue "The Microfoundations of Entrepreneurial Ecosystems". Selected authors received developmental feedback aligned with the editors' expectations for the issue.
📰 Publication opportunityPDW participants benefited from direct feedback for the Journal of Business Venturing Special Issue on the Microfoundations of Entrepreneurial Ecosystems.
Event highlights
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Keynote speakers
Delmar, Dubard Barbosa, Stam, Cavallo, Colombo — leading scholars in EE and microfoundations research.
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JBV PDW
Special session for the Special Issue on the Microfoundations of Entrepreneurial Ecosystems.
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Methods Workshop
Focus on novel and unexplored methods for EE research.
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Networking programme
Curated exchanges between PhD candidates, early-career and senior scholars.
EERS Permanent Board
Curated by the EERS permanent team
Every edition of EERS is curated by the same standing team of international scholars who guarantee scientific continuity across hosts and years.
Key dates
Dec 3–Dec 5, 2025Conference at iaelyon School of Management · Université Jean Moulin Lyon 3 · Lyon, France
Submission instructions
Structured format
- 1.Title & Authors
- 2.Research Question & Objectives
- 3.Theoretical Background & Key Concepts
- 4.Method & Research Design
- 5.Results / Discussion
- 6.Implications & Limitations
Scientific committee
Marie-Christine Chalus Sauvannet
iaelyon · Univ. Jean Moulin Lyon 3
Venue
iaelyon School of Management · Université Jean Moulin Lyon 3, France
Attendance fees
Early-bird: €445 (until 30 September, +20% VAT) · Late registration: €585 (1–17 October, +20% VAT). Fees include keynotes, PDW, gala dinner, lunches and coffee breaks.
Sponsors & partners
The 5 EERS-wide permanent partners alongside the local hosts and supporters of this edition.
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