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The Batten Institute for Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Technology
Where Big Ideas Meet Bold Leaders
We are the Batten Institute — the heart of entrepreneurship, innovation, and technology at the UVA Darden School of Business.
We believe the creation of new products, new firms, and new approaches unleashes human potential—building great products and a better world.
Explore Our Focus Areas
See how Batten is shaping the future of business through experiential education programs, cutting-edge research and perspectives, and stories of innovative impact from our community.
Featured Ideas
Motivated by the desire to inform and impact practice, we bring new ideas, frameworks and perspectives to the world — grounded in Darden faculty research.
Good Disruption Podcast
Learn about cutting edge technologies and practices that are challenging the status quo. Two of Darden's finest make a call whether it is a good or bad disruption.
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Our People, Your Resources
Batten's Impact
Meet the changemakers from our community.
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Events and Programming
From tech workshops for students to innovation convenings for practitioners and alumni, our events feature timely and relevant topics and offer invaluable networking opportunities.
- Tech Learning Series
- DC Tech Connect
- Jefferson Innovation Summits
- i.Lab Incubator Prgoram
Courses
From prestigious Batten Scholarships and classes to workshops, competitions, and hands-on programs, we foster innovation, entrepreneurship, and tech leadership inside and outside the classroom.
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Ready to take the next step? Connect with us to learn more about our programs, research, and opportunities to collaborate.