For outstanding research achievements in the research field of entrepreneurship, Thomas Baron receives the Study Award for SME Research 2020/2021 donated by wiwib e.V. In his dissertation entitled "Exploring the Idiosyncratic Nature of Entrepreneurial Ecosystems", Thomas Baron investigated the regional characteristics of start-up ecosystems and their development. The jury recognized the dissertation's high research performance and practical relevance. The prize was ceremoniously awarded on 13.06.2022 at Haus Schütting in front of representatives from politics, business and science.