HEInnovate A self-assessment tool for Higher Education Institutions

A self-assessment tool for HEI's who want to explore their entrepreneurial potential Based on solid policy evidence and experience (OECD) Open to all HEI's worldwide HEInnovate is NOT: a ranking system a benchmarking system mandatory - totally voluntary HEInnovate IS:

HEI: – Can assess and gauge internal perceptions in a systematic manner – Diagnose areas of strength & weakness – Compare & contrast evolution over time; changes in perception – Access high-quality learning materials (case studies, guidance notes etc) Policy: – establishes a reference framework for a more entrepreneurial higher education system – Is flexible & adaptable in line with policy development – a means to create awareness amongst HEIs Benefits

UBForum need for guidance and a clear framework for HEI's wishing to be more entrepreneurial Value of a common European framework to guide HEI's in this process European Commission convened an external expert panel in collaboration with the OECD in 2012 An online self-assessment tool was developed – HEInnovate Launched in November 2013 Background

Structure & Scope – 7 Dimensions Leadership and Governance Organisational Capacity, People and Incentives Entrepreneurship Development in Teaching and Learning Pathways for Entrepreneurs University – Business / External Relationships for Knowledge Exchange The Entrepreneurial HEI as an Internationalised Institution Measuring the Impact

What do the results look like?

Tailored case studies

Data management and privacy No comparison between institutions Internal comparison by the user is possible – results not available to EC or OECD User numbers & geographical distribution available

All visits by country (Nov '13-Mar '14)

Use by country

Dissemination 2014 Dedicated events: – Belgium; Antwerp, 29 th January 2014 – Wales; Swansea, rd May 2014 Co-organised workshops : HR; DE; SE; ES; PL; HU; CY; RO; IE; Independent workshops: multiple HEIs across Europe

OECD collaboration 2014 & next steps OECD National Policy Reviews 2014: - Bulgaria (five universities ) OECD National Workshops: - Lithuania (including Latvia and Estonia): June 2014; - Italy: 3 rd October 2014; - Greece: second half of 2014 Updates: – A new version of the tool will be released in May 2014; – New material: case studies, guidance notes etc;

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