Augusto Rocha

Dr Augusto Rocha is an Assistant Professor in Entrepreneurship and Innovation at the University of Edinburgh Business School and an Honorary Lecturer at the University of St Andrews School of Management. His work bridges academic research and practical insights from his prior experience as a (fin)tech entrepreneur, focusing on entrepreneurial ecosystems, regional development, and the role of social/financial capital in economic performance.

• Academic appointments: Assistant Professor (University of Edinburgh), Honorary Lecturer (University of St Andrews)
• Research collaborations: InGAME R&D Centre (with Abertay University and University of Dundee)

His research agenda explores entrepreneurial ecosystems, regional disparities, and innovation finance, utilizing unconventional metrics like social media data. Recent publications analyze ecosystem lifecycle complexity, credit market exclusion effects on SMEs, and methodological approaches in regional studies. Key collaborations include work with Professor Ross Brown on frameworks for ecosystem analysis and policy recommendations.

The InGAME project (2018–2023) positioned him in an R&D center for the video games industry, while peer review activities since 2020 for journals like Journal of Business Venturing Insights highlight his expertise in editorial work. His email contact is a.rocha@st-andrews.ac.uk, reflecting affiliations with both institutions.