Innovation - Batten Institute
Igniting Innovation, Leading Change
We believe innovation isn’t just about groundbreaking ideas—it’s about the ability to lead transformative change wherever you are.
Our resources, research, and programming ignite innovative potential in leaders, students, and organizational changemakers.
Innovate Where You Are
Innovation isn’t confined to startups—it’s a mindset that can revolutionize established organizations and industries. We champion intrapreneurship, equipping individuals and teams with the tools to drive impactful change from within.
Discover Tools for Innovation
The Good Disruption Podcast
Learn how leaders and organizations are reshaping industries, tackling big challenges, and driving meaningful change.
Listen for insights from leading innovators, researchers, and business pioneers.
Cutting-Edge Insights and Knowledge
Our faculty and researchers are innovators and leaders. They establish enduring ventures that tackle real-world problems, foster communities, and create value for consumers and investors alike.
Innovation Education for Wherever Inspiration Strikes
Transform your learning and leadership with online programs and practical tools that meet you where you are, wherever you are.
Alumni Innovators
You know a Darden alum when you see one. They’re the leaders of change within their organizations and industries.
Explore their stories to see how innovation drives impact.
Batten Scholars: Leading the Charge
Our Batten Scholars represent the next generation of innovators, equipped with the skills, mindset, and resources to make the future they want to lead. The program provides scholarships for exceptional students in Darden's full-time, part-time, and executive MBA programs.