Francesca Maria Cesaroni

Francesca Maria Cesaroni is a Full Professor at the Department of Economics, Society, and Politics (DESP) at the University of Urbino Carlo Bo, where she also serves as School President. Her research focuses on entrepreneurship, family business management, gender equality, and innovation in SMEs and agri-food sectors. Key themes include succession dynamics in family businesses, gender disparities in entrepreneurship, and the integration of ESG principles into business models.

Her work explores the challenges and opportunities for women in family firms, the impact of public policies on SMEs during crises, and the role of food safety in agri-food enterprises. She has published extensively on topics such as family business succession, entrepreneurial identity formation, and the effectiveness of gender certification systems. Recent projects analyze post-pandemic grant accessibility for women entrepreneurs and the strategic use of public grants in crisis recovery.

Francesca contributes to entrepreneurship education through innovative teaching methods and curriculum design. Her research often bridges theoretical frameworks with empirical case studies, emphasizing practical implications for policy and business practice.