Our research forms the backbone of everything we do at The Entrepreneurs Network, and underpins the policies we advocate for. We carry out research into a spectrum of different areas, from sector-specific investigations to issues that cut across the breadth of the entrepreneurial ecosystem. Below is a selection of our featured publications, plus a links to view our full research archive or to filter it by topic.
Entrepreneurs Survey: July 2026
14 July 2026
Our latest Entrepreneurs Survey reveals a widening scale-up gap. Founders say Britain is an easy place to start a business, but very few say it is easy to scale one.
A Sterling Opportunity
10 March 2026
Making the case for a pro-innovation regulatory regime for stablecoins in Britain that benefits entrepreneurs, consumers, and the government
Ambition Unlimited
28 October 2025
Understanding what young founders think and feel about what it’s like to build a business in Britain today
How Old Are Britain’s Top Founders?
23 June 2025
Data from 100 of the UK’s highest-raising companies shows that entrepreneurship is a lot less age-restricted than the Silicon Valley stereotype suggests.
Ideas to Impact
27 January 2026
Investigating the barriers female academic entrepreneurs face when it comes to commercialising research through spinout companies
Full Speed Ahead
21 July 2025
Exploring how Britain can build on its network of startup support programmes by improving strategy, funding models and impact measurement
Entrepreneurs Survey: March 2026
19 March 2026
This survey unearths how founders feel about the state of Britain’s economy, while uncovering their thoughts on startup tax reliefs, and more.
Job Creators 2025
20 November 2025
Revealing how 54% of Britain’s fastest-growing companies have a foreign born founder, and proposing ways to keep Britain open to top international talent
Building Blocks
20 March 2024
Setting out our vision for securing Britain’s entrepreneurial future, focusing on agglomeration, fiscal policy, innovation and talent