Supporting diverse and inclusive entrepreneurship

The leading universities of science and technology united within CESAER have today published a new report ‘Supporting diverse and inclusive entrepreneurship’, showcasing practices from eight Member institutions advancing gender equality and inclusion in innovation ecosystems. Despite growing awareness and notable progress, women, particularly in deep tech, continue to face systemic barriers in entrepreneurial pathways. These include limited access to funding, reduced visibility, lack of tailored support, and biases in entrepreneurial support structures. The new CESAER report compiles inspiring practices from Members including NTNU, KTH, University of Belgrade, University of Strathclyde, Université Paris-Saclay, University of Sheffield, University of Surrey, and TU Wien. The initiatives range from student-led movements and peer mentoring to structural reforms in entrepreneurship support and demonstrate how universities are taking meaningful steps to embed inclusivity in their innovation strategies.