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  • Kauffman Resources for Entrepreneurs 

    A document describing programs for entrepreneurs from the Kauffman Foundation, as well as Foundation affiliates, partners and grantees.

  • Moving University Innovations to Market (PDF) 

    Proof of Concept CentersProof of Concept Centers: Accelerating the Commercialization of University Innovation examines a new approach to identifying, funding, and commercializing university-based innovations. This study analyzes two “proof of concept centers”: the Deshpande Center at MIT and the von Liebig Center at the University of California San Diego.

  • Poll on Entrepreneurship 

    Poll on Eship coverA new poll finds that entrepreneurs and prospective entrepreneurs—the primary job creators in our economy—are by and large not playing the role we need them to play to get our economy moving again.

  • Principles for Advancing U.S. Entrepreneurship and Innovation (PDF) 

    Policy Road Map CoverOn the Road to an Entrepreneurial Economy: A Research and Policy Guide examines the most effective ways and offers recommendations to promote new economic growth and innovation and lower barriers for individuals to form and sustain businesses that drive growth.
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Featured Fact Sheets

  • 2013 Kauffman Foundation Fact Sheet 

    Learn more about the Kauffman Foundation's key education and entrepreneurship programs, resources and initiatives.

  • A National Assessment of U.S. Entrepreneurial Activity (PDF) 

    KIEA cover 2The Kauffman Index of Entrepreneurial Activity, 1996-2007 is an annual study measuring U.S. business startup activity at the individual owner level. KIEA is the only annual study that measures this level of business startup activity for the entire U.S. adult population.

  • About Global Entrepreneurship Week 

    GEW factsheetLearn about Global Entrepreneurship Week, and how to be part of this international innovation movement in November 2009.