Jan Peter van den Toren

Jan Peter van den Toren is affiliated with the Department of Strategy and Entrepreneurship at Tilburg University's Tilburg School of Economics and Management. He holds roles as Managing Partner at Birch Consultants and serves on multiple boards, including the Stichting Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Observatory and ROC RijnIJssel Supervisory Board. His research focuses on entrepreneurial ecosystems, regional resilience, and knowledge transfer.

Education: No specific degrees listed, but holds the title dr. TS Economics and Management.

Research Interests: His work examines how collaboration between frontier and peloton actors boosts productivity, the role of knowledge triangles in Dutch ecosystems, and regional responses to economic shocks. He emphasizes cross-sector cooperation and policy-driven innovation.

Articles: Recent works analyze regional resilience post-crisis, Brabant's entrepreneurship challenges, and frameworks for fostering innovation ecosystems. His research bridges theory and practice, with practical insights for policymakers and firms.

Grants: Led the ECONOMIC VEERKRACHT VAN REGIO'S (EVER) project (2020–2022), exploring regional economic resilience and industry organization.

Labs/Teams: Engaged with Birch Consultants and academic partnerships through Tilburg University's research networks.