Charlotte Chappert is Assistant Professor in the Strategy, Sustainability and Entrepreneurship Department at KEDGE Business School (Marseille campus). She holds a PhD in Management Sciences from the University of Montpellier (2024) on collaborative innovation between large corporations and start-ups in the renewable energy sector. Her research focuses on sustainable innovation, asymmetric collaborations, paradoxical tensions and innovation ecosystems. She teaches innovation management, entrepreneurship and sustainability. Prior to joining academia, she worked for four years as a consultant. She is actively involved in international scientific networks, co-chairing the CENA track at both the EURAM and R&D Management conferences, and serving on the governance of EURAM's SIG 13 Strategic Management.