Luca Castellanza

Dr. Luca Castellanza is a Lecturer in Entrepreneurship at Maynooth University's School of Business. He holds a PhD in entrepreneurship and development studies from the University of Mannheim (Germany), where he graduated summa cum laude. His research focuses on entrepreneurship in emerging markets, particularly African micro-entrepreneurship, poverty reduction, gender empowerment, and systemic challenges. He also explores innovation strategies and internationalization of startups and multinationals. His work appears in top journals like the Journal of Business Venturing and Entrepreneurship and Regional Development, and he has presented at major conferences such as AOM, IECER, and EURAM.

Teaching interests include Entrepreneurship Theory and Practice, SME Management, and Social Entrepreneurship. He has no listed students or grants in the provided data.