Entrepreneurs in Residence (EiR) programme
This Lancaster University Management School (LUMS) programme is amongst the oldest and largest EiR networks globally, producing thousands of student interactions and hundreds of annual contact hours. A LUMS EiR is an entrepreneur experienced in building, leading, and growing organisations. They can provide unique insights on start-ups, funding models, family succession, mergers and acquisitions, and digital business models forged from real-life experience, which complement the taught theories and models of business.
Launched in 2008, the programme has grown to over 90 EiRs based on four continents, supporting not only entrepreneurship students but also faculty seeking to enliven teaching with practitioner input and require access to research materials. It also helps maintain links with alumni business owner-managers.
The network has proven longevity, diversity, and resilience, which positively impacts the Lancaster student experience, strengthens national and international business networks, and enhances the reputation of LUMS as a business school directly engaged with business. Follow EiRs on LinkedIn or email eir@lancaster.ac.uk
Entrepreneurs in Residence