In order to develop an entrepreneurial culture in an institution, strong leadership and good governance are crucial. This has to be reflected through the following:

1. Entrepreneurship being a major part of the university strategy
2. Commitment at a high level to implementing the entrepreneurial strategy.
3. The university has a model for coordinating and integrating entrepreneurial activities at all levels across the university.
4. The faculties and units have autonomy to act
5. The university is a driving force for entrepreneurship development in the wider regional, social and community environment.

1. The university’s entrepreneurial objectives are supported by a wide variety of funding sources/investment, including investment by external stakeholders
2. The university has a sustainable financial strategy in place to support entrepreneurial development.
3. There are mechanisms in place for breaking down traditional boundaries and fostering new relationships - bringing internal stakeholders together (staff and students) and building synergies between them.
4. The university is open to recruiting and engaging with individuals who have entrepreneurial attitudes, behaviours and experience.
5. The university invests in staff development to support its entrepreneurial agenda.
6. There are clear incentives and rewards for staff who actively support the university’s entrepreneurial agenda.
7. The university gives status and recognition to other stakeholders who contribute to the university’s entrepreneurial agenda.

1. The university is structured in such a way that it stimulates and supports the development of entrepreneurial mindsets and skills
2. Staff take an entrepreneurial approach to teaching in all departments, promoting diversity and innovation in teaching and learning.
3. Entrepreneurial behaviour is supported throughout the university experience; from creating awareness and stimulating ideas through to development and implementation
4. The university validates entrepreneurship learning outcomes.
5. Collaborating and engaging with external stakeholders is a key component of teaching and learning development in an Entrepreneurial University
6. Research results are integrated into entrepreneurship education and training.

1. The university raises awareness of the value/importance of developing entrepreneurial abilities amongst staff and students.
2. The university actively encourages individuals to become entrepreneurial.
3. The university provides opportunities to experience entrepreneurship.
4. The university provides support for individuals and groups to move from entrepreneurial ideas to action.
5. Mentoring by academic and Industry personnel is available.
6. The university facilitates access to private financing for its potential entrepreneurs.
7. The university provides access to business incubation facilities.

1. The university is committed to collaboration and knowledge exchange with industry, society and the public sector.
2. The university demonstrates active involvement in partnerships and relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
3. The university has strong links with incubators, science parks and other external initiatives, creating opportunities for dynamic knowledge exchange.
4. The university provides opportunities for staff and students to take part in entrepreneurial activities with business/the external environment.
5. The university specifically supports staff and student mobility between academia and the external environment.
6. The university links research, education and industry (wider community) activities together to affect the whole knowledge ecosystem.

1. Internationalisation is a key part of the university’s entrepreneurial strategy.
2. The university explicitly supports the international mobility of its staff and students (including PhD students).
3. The university seeks and attracts international and entrepreneurial staff (including teaching, research and PhDs)
4. The university demonstrates internationalisation in its approach to teaching.
5. The university, its departments and faculties actively participate in international networks

1. The university assesses the impact of its entrepreneurial strategy and the strategy is responsive to change
2. The university assesses the level of engagement in entrepreneurial teaching and learning across the institution.
3. The university regularly assesses the impact of entrepreneurship teaching and learning.
4. The university carries out regular monitoring and evaluation of the universities’ knowledge exchange activities

The university carries out regular monitoring and evaluation of the impact of start-up support.