Brett Centre for Entrepreneurship
Inspiring excellence in entrepreneurship and enterprise.
The Brett Centre for Entrepreneurship is a connected hub of excellence for people and organisations interested in entrepreneurship research, theory, policy and practice.
The Centre, led by Professor Robert Blackburn, is one of six Research Centres based at the University of Liverpool Management School, with a mission to develop and harness the power of entrepreneurship.
We engage with academics, policymakers, and practitioners both locally and worldwide to ensure that our agendas are compelling and relevant and that the methods we use are cutting-edge and robust. This reflects our passion to understand and foster entrepreneurship and to help develop an entrepreneurial culture across the Liverpool City Region and beyond.
Whilst there is an emphasis on entrepreneurship research, the Centre also focuses on two other areas of activities - education and impact. Collectively these three pillars are mutually supporting to provide a solid foundation to help achieve our mission.
The Brett Centre for Entrepreneurship encourages academics, PhD students and practitioners to contact the Centre regarding membership availability. Please contact the Centre leads (bcfe@liverpool.ac.uk) for more information.
Download our latest Impact Report (PDF, 297KB).
Research
Our purpose is to conduct high quality research in the field of entrepreneurship focusing on some of the most contemporary challenges faced by entrepreneurs in society and the economy using problem-based , impact driven research.
Education
We help prepare University students to operate effectively within the world of employment and to be equipped with the knowledge and the skills to go on and create new start-ups and SME’s of tomorrow.
Impact
We aim to help more people use an entrepreneurial mindset to lead, innovate and drive successful new and existing businesses; work with stakeholders to raise levels of effective support; and contribute to the prosperity of the Liverpool City Region and beyond.
Introduction to the Brett Centre for Entrepreneurship
The work of the Brett Centre for Entrepreneurship focuses on three pillars: research, education and impact.
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WORKSHOP: Developing entrepreneurship research with impact
Are you an Early Career Researcher or Doctoral student working in entrepreneurship research who would like the opportunity to develop a research strategy that embeds impact into your projects? Find out more and book your place on this FREE to attend workshop taking place on 4 and 5 December 2025.