•  Innovation in business and commercial enterprise

•  The implications of the emerging Knowledge Society and

•  The processes and consequences of Globalization.

In this way the Institute endeavours to support the sustainability of the German and European economy and society.

The researchers of the ESB-RI have years of experience with national and international research projects and have recourse to the academic know-how of their colleagues at the European School of Business (ESB).

The competencies of the ESB-RI are further complemented by the close cooperation with the partner universities of the  International Partnership of Business Schools (IPBS) as well as by business and research contacts at regional, national international levels.