Tiago Ratinho is an Associate Professor of Innovation and Entrepreneurship and Academic Director at IÉSEG School of Management in Paris, France. Since 2023, he has also served as a Visiting Research Professor at the University of Virginia Darden School of Business. With more than 15 years of experience as a researcher, educator, and consultant, he is a recognized scholar in the field of entrepreneurship and innovation.

Ratinho holds a PhD in Business Administration from the University of Twente (The Netherlands), as well as a Master’s degree in Engineering Policy and Management of Technology. His research focuses on entrepreneurship support mechanisms, entrepreneurial strategy, incubation and acceleration, effectuation, technology transfer, and startup development. His work bridges theory and practice, with particular attention to how organizations and institutions foster entrepreneurial outcomes.

Prior to entering academia, he worked as a consultant to small firms and as a quality manager, successfully supporting multiple organizations in achieving ISO 9001 certification.