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Entrepreneurship Development Needs in Higher Education Institutions (HEIs)


To drive, innovation and entrepreneurship across HEIs, we are conducting some market research —and we'd like your input!

I’m inviting you to take part in a brief survey designed to explore the needs, challenges, and opportunities for developing entrepreneurship within HEIs.

Your insights as a staff member will be invaluable in helping shape effective strategies, resources, and support systems to nurture entrepreneurial thinking and activity across institutions.

The survey takes just 5–7 minutes to complete and includes a mix of multiple-choice, ranking, and open-ended questions. Rest assured, your responses will remain confidential and be used solely for research purposes as part of this project.

At the end, you’ll have the option to receive a copy of the survey findings—if you choose to share your name and email address, which will be used only for this purpose.

Your input is greatly appreciated and will play a meaningful role in advancing entrepreneurship within higher education.

For any queries, please contact me at helen.fullen@alinea.ie Thank you in advance for your time.
1.In what country are you located?
2.What is the name of your Higher Education Institution (HEI)?
3.What is your role within the institution?
4.What is your gender?
5.Does your HEI offer entrepreneurship activities?
6.Please list the types of entrepreneurship activities that you are aware at your institution.
7.How would you describe your familiarity with entrepreneurship education?
8.In your opinion how important is entrepreneurship training for HEI staff?
9.In your opinion how important is entrepreneurship training for students and researchers?
10.In your opinion, what are the barriers to developing entrepreneurship at your HEI? Select up to 5.
11.How confident are you in your ability to teach or support entrepreneurship-related learning?
12.Which of the following would help you feel more equipped to promote entrepreneurship at your HEI? (Select all that apply)
13.What support or resources do you believe are most needed to foster entrepreneurship in your HEI?
14.Which types of entrepreneurship should be prioritized at your HEI?
15.How would you rate your HEI's current efforts in promoting entrepreneurship internally?
16.What innovative ideas or strategies would you suggest to enhance entrepreneurship development at your HEI?
17.Have you received any training or support that explicitly addressed gender inclusivity in entrepreneurial or commercialisation pathways?
18.Which of the following would be most helpful improving gender-sensitive support for academics interested in entrepreneurship and innovation. Select up to 3.
19.In your opinion, what specific interventions or policy changes could support a more inclusive innovation environment within your institution?
20.Thank you for your feedback. To receive a copy of our findings, please share your name and email address.