Satellite Laboratory for Social Entrepreneurship HSE SPB - UTM Malaysia
Reflecting Impact: The Cross-Country Analysis for Social Entrepreneurship in Malaysia, Russia and Mexico
Welcome to this Satellite Laboratory, a pioneering and innovative initiative dedicated to the comprehensive analysis of social entrepreneurship across various regions. In 2023, we initiated our research in Russia and Malaysia; in October 2024, we expanded this to include Mexico. Since May 2025, new partners from Indonesia, Brazil, and Colombia have joined us, and the Consortium now includes seven universities from six countries. Together, we study and analyze the impact of social enterprises in these countries, providing valuable insights for decision-making, fostering transnational cooperation, and contributing to the development of inclusive and sustainable forms of entrepreneurship.
International Partner Universities
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2025
The Manifesto of the Consortium for Social Entrepreneurship and Sustainable Development was signed on May 21, 2025, during the International Partners’ Week o
f HSE University Saint Petersburg by representatives of six universities: HSE University — Saint Petersburg (Russia), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), Universidad Panamericana, Guadalajara Campus (Mexico), State University of Campinas (Brazil), São Paulo State University (Brazil), Sepuluh Nopember Institute of Technology (Indonesia), and Universidad de La Sabana (Colombia).
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Since 2024, Universidad Panamericana (Guadalajara, Mexico) has joined the collaboration. We aim to study social entrepreneurship in Mexico and Russia, as well as in the fastest-growing countries, to understand how people from diverse backgrounds can find innovative solutions to shared social challenges. This analysis will examine how social enterprises in both countries contribute to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In addition, the political environments in Russia and Mexico will be analyzed and compared to identify best practices and gaps in the support of social entrepreneurs.
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2023
The “Satellite Laboratory” was born as a joint project between the Laborat
ory for Reputation Management in Education (RepLab) at HSE University in Saint Petersburg, Russia, and the ACT Lab at the Azman Hashim International Business School, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM). This unique partnership combines the expertise of these and other partner organizations to advance the field of social entrepreneurship through rigorous research and analysis across different countries.
Partners Satellite Laboratory in Social Entrepreneurship
RepLab HSE Saint-Petersburg
Laboratory for Reputation Management in Education, HSE University, Saint Petersburg
Head: Magdalena A. Gaete Sepúlveda
The establishment of the Laboratory for Reputation Management in Education (RepLab) at the Faculty of Social Sciences and Oriental Studies of the HSE University Saint Petersburg in 2021 aimed to implement one of the key directions of the HSE University's Roadmap of the Development Program, namely "Research and Development: Interdisciplinarity, Partnership, Integration." The Laboratory for Reputation Management in Education at HSE Saint Petersburg is dedicated to advancing knowledge in these key areas and contributing to the overall growth and development of the institution, as well as its impact on society.
AHIBS-UTM ACT Lab
The ACT Lab-Azman Hashim International Business School, UTM
Head: Haliyana Khalid
Early in 2023, Azman Hashim International Business School (AHIBS) established the ACT Lab, a dynamic and cutting-edge initiative aligned with its core mission of “developing change agents who take action and contribute to stakeholders' well-being.” This new setup represents a significant milestone in AHIBS's commitment to fostering collaboration in teaching and research, strengthening its ties with stakeholders, and impacting business education.
University Panamericana in Guadalajara, Mexico
School of Business Administration
Head: Guillermo Sosa Gómez
Since 2023, Professor Sosa has collaborated with RepLab on various research projects. He created the City Human Potential Ranking, with its first edition published in 2024. He holds the position of Full Professor C in the Faculty of Economics and Business at Universidad Panamericana in Guadalajara, Mexico. He has published in scientific journals indexed in Scopus in areas such as Cryptography, Information Theory, Metaheuristics, Operations Research, Data Science, and Intelligent Business. Currently, he leads the research group on social entrepreneurship that collaborates with the Satellite Lab.
University Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember (ITS), Indonesia
Faculty of Creative Design and Digital Business
Head: Berto Mulia Wibawa
Dr. Berto Mulia Wibawa is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Business Management, Faculty of Creative Design and Digital Business at Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember (ITS) in Surabaya, Indonesia. He is a professional and certified business trainer and coach with extensive experience in supporting over 2,000 micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Indonesia to scale and strengthen their businesses. His research interests include women’s entrepreneurship, disadvantaged entrepreneurship, marketing research, and business model innovation. He currently leads the research group on social entrepreneurship in collaboration with the Satellite Lab.
UNICAMP - University of Campinas, Brazil
School of Applied Sciences
Head: Rafael Dias
Dr. Rafael Dias is an Associate Professor at the School of Applied Sciences, University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Brazil. His academic expertise lies in the Social Studies of Science and Technology and in Policy Analysis of Science, Technology, and Innovation. His work focuses on topics such as technologies for social inclusion, the intersection of science, technology, and power, the relationship between technology and democracy, and comparative science and technology policy. He currently heads the research group on social entrepreneurship in collaboration with the Satellite Lab.
São Paulo State University (Universidade Estadual Paulista), Brazil
School of Business Administration
Head: Leandro Pereira Morais
Dr. Leandro Morais is a Professor of Economics at the Department of Economics, School of Business Administration, UNESP – Araraquara. He is a full member of the Digital Platform of the Interuniversity Initiative on the Future of Work (ILO) and leads the Research Group “Extension and Research Center in Solidarity, Creative, and Citizenship Economy” (NEPESC) at UNESP, registered with CNPq. His expertise covers the Brazilian economy, social and labor economics, public policies, territorial development, and socioeconomic diagnostics, with research interests in social and solidarity economy and socioeconomic development. He currently leads the research group on social entrepreneurship in collaboration with the Satellite Lab.
University of La Sabana, Colombia
Vicerectory of Research
Head: Juan Fernando Cordoba
Professor Juan Fernando Córdoba is a lawyer holding an LL.M. and Ph.D., with postgraduate training in intellectual property, technology law, and management skills. He currently serves as Vice-President for Faculty and Research at Universidad de La Sabana. He leads the research group on social entrepreneurship in collaboration with the Satellite Lab.
Our key objectives include:
- Comparative Analysis: Investigating the similarities and differences in social entrepreneurship practices and outcomes in Russia, Malaysia, and Mexico.
- Impact Assessment: Evaluating the social, economic, and environmental impact of social enterprises in both regions.
- Best Practices: Identifying and disseminating successful strategies and models that can be adopted across different contexts.
- Policy Recommendations: Providing evidence-based recommendations to policymakers to enhance the support and growth of social enterprises.
Join us as we delve into social entrepreneurship, reflecting on its impact and paving the way for a more inclusive and sustainable future. Contact magaetesepulveda@hse.ru
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