Jan Kratzer

Prof. Jan Kratzer is a Professor of Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management at Technische Universität Berlin, Germany, and Academic Director/Founder of the Centre for Entrepreneurship (CfE). As Pro-Dean for Internationalization in the Faculty of Economics and Management, he contributes to institutional strategy. He chairs the MSc program 'Innovation Management, Entrepreneurship and Sustainability' (IMES) and leads Berlin University Alliance certificate programs in Green Chemistry and Sustainable Construction. His research focuses on fostering sustainable innovations and entrepreneurship through social networks, individual behavior, and methodological rigor.

He serves on editorial boards for journals like Journal of Product Innovation Management and Highlights of Sustainability. His work emphasizes sustainability integration in innovation systems, with recent studies exploring digital start-up sustainability goals and African venture success factors. He advises on ethical research practices as a member of TU Berlin’s Commission for Scientific Misconduct.

Key contributions include frameworks balancing creativity with R&D efficiency and analyzing lead user dynamics in innovation ecosystems. His interdisciplinary approach bridges management theory and practical entrepreneurship challenges, particularly in global and environmental contexts.