Friedemann Polzin is Associate Professor at Utrecht University School of Economics. He investigates the financing of sustainable innovation and entrepreneurship, corresponding organizational, legal and institutional arrangements as well as the political environment required for a transition towards a green economy. Friedemann combines insights from management, economics and other disciplines. His work has been published in leading innovation, entrepreneurship, sustainability and energy journals as well as practioner outlets and is cited well by both academics and practioners. He regularly speaks at conferences and workshops and engages with stakeholders from industry, finance and government.
Key publications
- Papari, C., Polzin, F., Egli, F., Steffen, B., & Schmidt, T. (2026). How does the financial sector learn in socio-technical transitions? Technovation, 152( 103467).
- Toxopeus, H., Polzin, F., Cai, W., & Huisman, R. (2025). Investor types and campaign dynamics in investment crowdfunding: A herding and collective action perspective. Research Policy, 54(9), Article 105303.