Shaping the social orientation of academic entrepreneurship: an exploratory study

Roncancio-Marin, Jason J.; Dentchev, Nikolay; Guerrero, Maribel; Gonzalez, Abel Alan Diaz

doi:10.1108/ijebr-07-2021-0600

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“…Undoubtedly, current systems must be evaluated, and the worldwide educational system needs to be fundamentally reformed. In order to provide the economic environment with a workforce that is educated and capable of fostering economic development, changes in the educational system are required at all levels [34]. These improvements should focus on the process of continuous learning as well as the essential connections and interactions between levels (secondary, high school, higher, and continuing education).…”

Section: The Role Of Institutions In Fostering Entrepreneurshipmentioning

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Entrepreneurship in Emerging Economies: The Role of Innovation and Institutions

Prelipcean¹,

Ungureanu²

2023

Business, Management and Economics

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Economists anticipate the future of the economy based on objective analysis, but for these forecasts to be taken into consideration by the economic environment, they must be founded on knowledge of the processes that drive rational expectations and opportunity decision-making. Due to these factors, the chapter we propose examines the emergence of these opportunities as a consequence of economic progress occurring primarily in innovation-based economies. Firstly, entrepreneurial opportunities are significantly influenced by innovation, as a result of both the numerous inventions produced by local entrepreneurs in developing economies and the entrepreneurial practices of those in advanced economies, where innovative concepts are generated and then exported to emerging economies to be implemented in particular local environments. Secondly, there are several different circumstances in which entrepreneurs innovate. A significant focus has been given to the SME sector over the last decade since it dominates emerging economies and contributes to development, but not to its maximum potential due to unique innovation challenges; lastly, strong institutional environments and efficient innovation systems are required to generate opportunities since they have a significant impact on entrepreneurs’ innovative behavior and assist in explaining why individuals with basically similar characteristics act differently in various contexts.

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Entrepreneurship in Emerging Economies: The Role of Innovation and Institutions

Prelipcean¹,

Ungureanu²

2023

Business, Management and Economics

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“…The need to establish entrepreneurial cultures among students and staff, integrating entrepreneurial education into study programs, and carrying out interdisciplinary research has Facilitating academic entrepreneurs received widespread discussion (Riviezzo et al, 2012;Lopes et al, 2021;Roncancio-Marin et al, 2022). Academics seem to agree that when universities aspire to adopt an entrepreneurial model, they need to implement radical strategic changes (Urbano and Guerrero, 2013).…”

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Mechanisms for facilitating academic entrepreneurship in higher education

Gaspar Pacheco,

Ferreira,

Simoes

et al. 2024

IJEBR

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PurposeThe commercialization of research produced by universities constitutes a core facet of academic entrepreneurship (AE). Academic literature reveals the need to shed light on entrepreneurial processes in higher education institutions (HEIs). This study intends to fill this gap by researching the mechanisms for facilitating AE and the variables that can moderate the relationship between such mechanisms and AE in Portuguese HEIs.Design/methodology/approachOur research model aims to assess the mechanisms of academic entrepreneurship (AE) within a sample of 125 Portuguese public higher education institutions (HEIs). To test our research hypotheses, we employed a structural equation model (SEM) using the partial least squares (PLS) method. Additionally, our evaluation examines the potential moderating effects of incubator programs, support initiatives, and proof-of-concept programs (PoCs). Our research model seeks to evaluate the mechanisms for facilitating AE and explore the effects of including incubator programs, support initiatives, and PoCs as moderators. The seven variables (Research mobilization, Unconventionality, Industry collaboration, University policies, Incubator programs and support initiatives, Proof-of-concept programs, and academic entrepreneurship) were measured using a 7-point Likert scale.FindingsThe results revealed that different drivers of AE influence the creation and development of entrepreneurial activities. Our findings also show the moderating effects of incubator programs, support initiatives, and proof-of-concept programs on AE. We find that incubator programs, other support initiatives, and PoCs maintain a moderating effect on AE and benefit their respective HEIs.Research limitations/implicationsThe study examines only the Portuguese HEI context. Therefore, generalizing these results necessitates reservations. However, the responses came from various actors in HEIs, from different academic backgrounds and research interests. This makes the results more generalizable. Limitations are evident in external validity, given that we gathered the data over a relatively short period.Practical implicationsObserved factors are explored to gain a deeper understanding of their influence on the mechanisms of AE. The implications arise from the new perspective presented and the methodology used to identify mechanisms capable of fostering AE. We hope this research will encourage other researchers to study this topic further.Social implicationsthe engagement of universities at the global level should be emphasised in future policy. While universities in innovation systems often have a local focus, their engagement in innovation ecosystems transcends the boundaries of geographic locations.Originality/valuePoCs had a significant positive moderating effect on the impact of research mobilization and university policies on AE. Thus, we find interactions between universities and industry boost AE. This study demonstrates how AE benefits HEIs by extending orientation towards mobilizing research, unconventional approaches, cooperation with industry, and university policy implementation. We thus advocate a new approach, demonstrating the influence that the mobility of research, unconventionality, industry collaboration, and university policies hold over AE.

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