TIMES²

TIMES², formerly known as iCite, is a research center within the Solvay Brussels School of Economics and Management at the Université libre de Bruxelles (ULB). (times2.ulb.be ) The center brings together researchers operating at the intersection of management and economics, focusing on areas such as innovation, intellectual property, transformation, entrepreneurship, operations, supply chain, and strategy, with a strong emphasis on sustainability. (times2.ulb.be ) The center employs a primarily quantitative-empirical research approach, utilizing quantitative methods to make significant scientific contributions to its fields. This commitment is reflected in publications in leading international journals, including the Journal of Product Innovation Management, Entrepreneurship Theory & Practice, Journal of Business Venturing, Management Science, Research Policy, Information Economics & Policy, and the International Journal of Operations and Production Management. (times2.ulb.be ) In addition to academic research, TIMES² aims to provide companies and policymakers with new insights and practical tools. To achieve this, the center conducts multidisciplinary research at the intersection of economics and management in collaboration with various corporate and government partners, ensuring that its contributions are both scientifically rigorous and practically beneficial to organizations and society. (times2.ulb.be ) Research projects at TIMES² are funded by entities such as the European Commission, Fonds National de la Recherche Scientifique, National Bank of Belgium, and Innoviris. Within ULB, the center collaborates extensively with the i3h Institute (healthcare and translational medicine), FARI (AI and robotics), and Start Lab Brussels. (times2.ulb.be ) Ph.D. students at TIMES² are jointly educated in Ph.D. schools in management and economics, in collaboration with CEBRIG and ECARES. Throughout the year, the center organizes joint Brownbag series with colleagues from VUB, invites guest speakers, and plans social events for its members. (times2.ulb.be ) The leadership team includes Judith Behrens as Director and Michele Cincera as President. (times2.ulb.be ) TIMES² is located at: Solvay Brussels School of Economics and Management Avenue Franklin D. Roosevelt 50 1050 Brussels, Belgium (times2.ulb.be )