Institut für Entrepreneurship,
Mittelstand und Familienunternehmen
The EMF Institute is an interdisciplinary research institution at the Berlin School of Economics and Law.
Current reports, topics, events and research news
Research projects of the EMF Institute on family businesses and business succession
Research, teaching and transfer related to startups, innovation and entrepreneurship
Publications in the EMF publication series as well as current publications by members of the Institute
Bachelor Entrepreneurship
Start, create and take responsibility – directly at HWR Berlin.
Learn moreSelected Research and Projects
Insights into current projects, digital tools and research priorities of the EMF Institute.
When there is no time left for the future
The joint Risk Report by DMB and the EMF Institute shows how acute risks limit future-oriented action in the Mittelstand — and where new entrepreneurial room for manoeuvre can emerge.
SME Risk Dashboard Germany
The dashboard makes regional and sector-specific risks for small and medium-sized enterprises visible and helps to better contextualize developments.
Current Project Profiles
Our Partners
Together with partners from academia, business and practice, the EMF Institute works on current issues related to entrepreneurship, the Mittelstand, family businesses and business succession.
EMF Institute on LinkedIn
You can also find current insights into our research, projects and events on our LinkedIn channel.
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Whether you are interested in writing your thesis, working as a student assistant or completing an internship – the EMF Institute offers various opportunities to get to know research and practice.