Make Impossible Possible
A Research Collective for a desirable future
Uniting scholars and practitioners from varied backgrounds and disciplines, all moving in concert towards a shared horizon of inquiry and impact
The lab is built under the Chair of Entrepreneurship at the Department of Management, Technology, and Economics, ETH Zurich
What We Do
Research
Our research is laser-focused on harnessing the transformative power of entrepreneurship and corporate innovation to tackle sustainability and the most pressing global challenges. We are dedicated to exploring and amplifying the pivotal role that possibilistic thinking and design engineering play in charting a course toward a more resilient and equitable world.
Teaching
Our research outcomes will guide the curricular content we impart to students and shape our pedagogical approaches. We intend to craft compelling teaching cases that foster engagement within the classroom. Students will not only learn about sustainability initiatives but also gain practical exposure by undertaking internships.
How We Work
Problematic
Our projects are primarily motivated by problematic phenomena within the context of entrepreneurship addressing sustainability and grand challenges.
Generative
We approach our research with an open lens, allowing the central phenomena of our study to guide us to new insights, rather than confining our understanding to the boundaries of existing knowledge.
Inclusive
Our goal is to cultivate a diverse community that unites scholars, entrepreneurs, and the youth—forward-thinkers all dedicated to shaping a thriving future.
Unlock A World of Illimited Possibilities
Possibilistic Thinking
Guided by inventive foresight, possibilistic thinking prioritizes envisioning desired outcomes over immediate feasibility, championing the power of creative ambition.
Systemic Thinking
Systemic thinking emphasizes a holistic understanding, strategically pinpointing and addressing the critical bottlenecks that impede progress.
Design Engineering
Design engineering advocates the purpose-driven process, nurturing a spectrum of possibilities through an iterative cycle of action that fosters the creation of novel knowledge.
Entrepreneurial Narratives
Entrepreneurial narratives are forward-looking, continuously evolving in response to the dynamic entrepreneurial journey.
We delve into the ways entrepreneurs craft a vision for a desirable future through imaginative and possibility-driven thinking, unveiling the boundless potential of a sustainable world.