Located at the Darden School of Business at the University of Virginia, the Batten Institute is "dedicated to the creation of knowledge about the transformative power of entrepreneurship and innovation and to the cultivation of principled, entrepreneurial leaders." They support this mission through sponsoring conferences and other events, along with crafting publications, briefs, and other such works. First-time visitors to the site can click on the "Initiatives" overview section to learn about their key thematic areas, which including health care, sustainability, and emerging markets. Moving on, the "Publications" area includes information about articles and books produced by Batten affiliates, and the "Batten Briefings" offer interesting insights from the world of business.