Briga Hynes

Dr. Briga Hynes is a Senior Lecturer in Entrepreneurship at the Kemmy Business School, University of Limerick, with expertise spanning entrepreneurship education, innovation leadership, and social enterprise development. She holds a Masters in Business Studies (MBS) and Bachelor in Business Studies (BBS), and has served as Head of Department of Management & Marketing.

• Key affiliations include the Centre for Research Training in Foundations of Data Science and the All-Ireland Business Foundation Awards
• Collaborations span University Hospital Group, Enactus Ireland, and Technology Transfer Office

Research Focus:
Briga specializes in pedagogical approaches for cultivating entrepreneurial mindsets and innovation leadership across disciplines. Her work addresses:

• Embedded entrepreneurial learning frameworks
• Transformational leadership in public/private sectors
• Social innovation policy impact
• Healthcare delivery optimization
• Triple bottom line sustainability

Scientific Contributions:
Her research on female researchers in STEM informed European Commission's EntreCompEngage framework. Notable funded projects include:

• €125,000 HEA grant for female STEM commercialization programs
• €240,000+ EU/National funding for entrepreneurship bootcamps and digital technology adoption

Leadership & Engagement:
Active in AACSB/AMBA/EQUIS accreditation committees and Athena Swan initiatives, she designs bespoke programs for researchers, entrepreneurs, and employers. Current projects focus on actor-network theory in healthcare and cross-sector innovation dynamics.