Ana Dias Daniel

Ana Daniel is a Professor of Entrepreneurship and Innovation at the Department of Economics, Management, Industrial Engineering and Tourism (DEGEIT) at the University of Aveiro and a Researcher at the Research Unit in Governance Competitiveness and Public Policies (GOVCOPP), Portugal. As a researcher her main interests are on management issues related to innovation, entrepreneurship and entrepreneurial university, especially the dynamics that affect university-business collaboration, technology and knowledge transfer in order to stimulate socio-economic development. A number of publications have been produced in these areas, as well as several entrepreneurship prizes have been awarded due to her work in the development of technology-based spin-offs. She is/was principal investigator of several national and European funded projects. She is currently a partner in the RUNIN Marie Curie ITN on the role of universities in regional innovation, and Erasmus + project ‘More Entrepreneurial Life at European Schools (MELES)’. She also reviewer of several scientific journals and member of the scientific board of the Portuguese conference in the field of entrepreneurship education.

Publications

Female Entrepreneurship as a Driving Force of Economic Growth and Social Change
Female Entrepreneurship as a Driving Force of Economic Growth and Social Change
Ana Dias Daniel, Cristina Fernandes. © 2023. 241 pages.
In the last decade, female entrepreneurship has gained considerable attention from both academicians and policymakers. Despite the proliferation of studies, this field of...
Female Entrepreneurship in the Age of Social Media: A Research Agenda
Female Entrepreneurship in the Age of Social Media: A Research Agenda
Adriana Coutinho Gradim, Ana Isabel Dias Daniel. © 2023. 15 pages.
Despite the growth of female entrepreneurship over the last decade, research in this area is still at an embryonic stage. Its development is essential to understand how this...
Entrepreneurship and Innovation in Low-Density Territories: An Overview of the Centro Region of Portugal
Entrepreneurship and Innovation in Low-Density Territories: An Overview of the Centro Region of Portugal
João Almeida, Ana Dias Daniel. © 2021. 18 pages.
Due to ongoing and future world challenges, low-density and rural territories (LDTs) are suffering more and more from unequal economic and social development. Those are...
The Impact of Universities on Regional Competitiveness: A Review of the Main Theoretical and Methodological Approaches
The Impact of Universities on Regional Competitiveness: A Review of the Main Theoretical and Methodological Approaches
Aurora Amélia Castro Teixeira, Ana Oliveira, Ana Dias Daniel, Miguel Torres Preto, Gonçalo Rodrigues Brás, Carlos Rodrigues. © 2020. 26 pages.
This chapter presents an in-depth critical overview of the theoretical and methodological approaches that have been used to assess the impact of Universities on regional...
Role of Universities on the Level of Regional Growth in Portugal
Role of Universities on the Level of Regional Growth in Portugal
Vitor Miguel Ribeiro, Celeste Varum, Ana Dias Daniel. © 2020. 20 pages.
Universities nowadays are considered key players in the development of entrepreneurial ecosystems and, thus, may impact regional development. This chapter analyzes the role of...
Global Considerations in Entrepreneurship Education and Training
Global Considerations in Entrepreneurship Education and Training
Luísa Cagica Carvalho, Ana Dias Daniel. © 2019. 322 pages.
Entrepreneurship education has gained considerable interest in the last decade, both in the political and academic arenas, because it fosters innovation and plays a crucial role...
A Qualitative Analysis of Social Entrepreneurship Involving Social Innovation and Intervention
A Qualitative Analysis of Social Entrepreneurship Involving Social Innovation and Intervention
Vera Fernandes, António Carrizo Moreira, Ana Isabel Daniel. © 2019. 22 pages.
Social entrepreneurship is emerging as an innovative approach for dealing with complex social and environmental needs, and is an important lever for the development of a...
Entrepreneurship Accelerator Programs: A Valuable Learning Experience for Start-Ups' Success?
Entrepreneurship Accelerator Programs: A Valuable Learning Experience for Start-Ups' Success?
Ana Dias Daniel, Sara Figueiredo, Mariana Pita. © 2019. 22 pages.
Entrepreneurship is considered a key phenomenon today in economic and social development. Nevertheless, most start-ups fail a few years after being launched. In order to improve...
A Qualitative Analysis of Social Entrepreneurship Involving Social Innovation and Intervention
A Qualitative Analysis of Social Entrepreneurship Involving Social Innovation and Intervention
Vera Fernandes, António Moreira, Ana Isabel Daniel. © 2017. 22 pages.
Social entrepreneurship is emerging as an innovative approach for dealing with complex social and environmental needs, and is an important lever for the development of a...