Browse the seed grants recipients
We’re pleased to announce the recipients of the 2024/2025 IGL Seed Grants – 8 early-stage experimental research projects in science, innovation and productivity
Seed grants 2024/2025
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Gender Disparities in Scientific Funding: Do Women Ask for Smaller Grants?
Female scientists systematically receive lower funding, which has a large long-run impact on scientific success and impact. This paper attempts to understand whether this is because female scientists systematically ask for smaller grants compared to their male counterparts, conditional on the quality of the idea. I hope to combine analysis of grant application data to […]
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Women Have the Right to Choose: Unpacking the Effect of Inclusive Training on Entrepreneurial Action
This project pilots an inclusive entrepreneurship training program designed to address gender disparities at the pre-entry stage, where gaps initially emerge and compound over time. Through a two-month experimental intervention in India, we compare two versions of an otherwise identical online program featuring three carefully designed inclusive elements: female instructors, case studies on female founders, […]
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Low-Cost Digital Tools for Productivity: A Pilot Study in Turkish Manufacturing SMEs
This project aims to pilot and evaluate low-cost digital transformation solutions for manufacturing SMEs in collaboration with Samsun Model Factory in Türkiye. The project will assess their effectiveness in improving productivity and operational efficiency by implementing tools such as sensors, job tracking, and energy monitoring systems in three SMEs. Using an action research methodology, the […]
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The Impact of AI Usage on Recruitment Judgment
The increasing prevalence of artificial intelligence (AI) in the job application process raises questions about its influence on recruiters’ judgments and decisions. This study investigates how AI assistance in application materials affects recruiters’ judgments of job applicants, focusing on both the perceived and actual use of AI. To address this, we will conduct a field […]
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Empowering Women Entrepreneurs: Interventions to Increase Access to Funding
Accessing funding is a pivotal milestone for entrepreneurs, significantly shaping the survival and growth of their businesses. However, women entrepreneurs face greater challenges than their male counterparts in securing funding, particularly from traditional financial institutions (e.g., banks). These disparities stem from systemic inequalities and biases on both the supply and demand sides of funding, perpetuating […]
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An Experimental Approach to Knowledge Sharing
In the knowledge economy, effective knowledge sharing (KS) is crucial for productivity and innovation. Despite this, KS is often hindered by distrust, fear of competition, and personal motivations, leading to destructive behaviors like knowledge hiding. Policies such as incentives, training, and recognition aim to address these barriers. However, their effectiveness has rarely been compared systematically. […]
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“Do firms know what they are looking for? A Demand-Side Experiment to Reduce Matching Frictions in Ugandan Labour Markets”
Labour market mismatch remains a persistent global challenge, particularly in Uganda, where university- educated youth face high unemployment despite growing demand for skilled workers in sectors like technology and professional services. This research investigates how firms’ selective attention to job requirements may contribute to this mismatch during the hiring process. Using a model of selective […]
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Scaling Innovation: Enhancing Delegation Skills to Unlock Entrepreneurial Growth in Developing Economies
High-growth entrepreneurship in developing countries faces critical barriers related to entrepreneurial capabilities. While accelerators have proven effective in unlocking the potential of innovative entrepreneurs (González-Uribe & Reyes, 2021), scaling successful businesses remains a significant challenge. Entrepreneurs who achieve growth often face new hurdles, such as effective delegation, a crucial skill for overcoming time and resource […]
