Victor Cabral

Victor Cabral is a Lecturer and researcher at the Faculty of Business and Economics (FBE) of Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences. His work focuses on urban economic innovation, particularly the role of coworking spaces and innovation districts in fostering entrepreneurship, knowledge exchange, and adaptive business ecosystems. He has conducted extensive research on collaborative workspaces’ resilience during crises like the pandemic and their impact on knowledge-intensive firms.

Dr. Cabral’s research spans qualitative analyses of coworking spaces as innovation intermediaries, spatial strategies for business location, and policy recommendations for urban development. His work frequently collaborates with institutions like AMSIB (CEDIS) and involves cross-disciplinary approaches to understanding modern workspace dynamics.

His publications highlight trends such as: (1) coworking spaces as catalysts for social capital and entrepreneurial networks, (2) the evolving role of campuses in attracting knowledge-based businesses, and (3) adaptive strategies during disruptions like the pandemic. He has delivered presentations at academic conferences and organized workshops on innovation districts and outreach strategies.

Cabral’s activities include consultancy for innovation policy design and participation in academic networks, reflecting his dual focus on applied research and practical impact.