Investigación y Publicaciones

Principal Investigator: Bilgehan Uzunca
Funding body: Generación del Conocimiento 2020 - Ministerio de Ciencia e Innovación
Funding: €20.013,40
Duration: 36 months

PID2020-114785GA-I00/AEI / 10.13039/501100011033

This project investigates how digital platforms govern algorithms amid regulatory, ownership, and social pressures. Focusing on strategic, institutional, and socio-technical dimensions, it explores the impact of ownership structures, regulatory mandates, and transparency on competition, innovation, and worker well-being. Through large-scale data analysis, field experiments, and agent-based simulations, the study aims to develop an integrated framework for algorithmic governance. The research will inform managers, policymakers, and stakeholders about optimal governance strategies that balance innovation, fairness, and market dynamics in the digital economy.

Principal Investigator: Bilgehan Uzunca
Funding organization: Generación del Conocimiento 2024 - Ministerio de Ciencia e Innovación
Funding: 20.000€
Duration: 36 months

The SCALE project investigates how European firms can scale successfully, addressing a critical gap in competitiveness. Through three research lines and eight interrelated studies, it explores: (1) the fundamental trade-offs in scaling, such as balancing rapid growth with operational standards and local adaptation; (2) human capital dynamics, focusing on employment practices, turnover, and founder well-being during scaling; and (3) quantitative frameworks for measuring scaling efficiency and the impact of technical debt on innovation and performance. The project leverages proprietary datasets and advanced methodologies, aiming to generate actionable insights for founders, managers, investors, and policymakers. Its outcomes will inform EU strategies, support sustainable growth, and contribute to academic and practitioner communities through open-access publications, workshops, and outreach initiatives. 

Principal Investigator: Dimo Ringov & Annelore Huyghe
Funding organization: Generación del Conocimiento 2024 - Ministerio de Ciencia e Innovación
Funding: 69.000€
Duration: 36 months

This project investigates how information disclosure affects both technology markets and entrepreneurial strategy. It explores the trade-offs firms and entrepreneurs face when deciding what information to reveal, balancing transparency, knowledge diffusion, and competitive risks. Through randomized controlled trials (RCTs) across Europe and the US, the research examines how disclosing technology transactions influences knowledge sharing, competition, and innovation. It also studies how entrepreneurs update their strategic search and decision-making when exposed to new information. The findings aim to inform policy on mandatory disclosure, enhance innovation ecosystems, and provide actionable insights for entrepreneurs and policymakers seeking to foster economic growth and resilience.

Principal Investigator: George Chondrakis
Funding organization: Generación del Conocimiento 2024 - Ministerio de Ciencia e Innovación
Funding: 50.000€
Duration: 48 months