Entrepreneurial ecosystems in the context of the digital economy formation

Abstract

Subject. The article deals with the idea of entrepreneurial ecosystem approach that focuses on the impact of cities and regions on entrepreneurship, and vice versa, and considers the methodology of interaction between digital technologies and entrepreneurial ecosystems. Objectives. The purpose is to analyze the development of entrepreneurial ecosystems under the digital economy formation. Methods. The study employs the analysis of scientific literature, compilation of statistics, statistical analysis, and practical modeling. Results. We present our own understanding of the definition of entrepreneurial ecosystems. The entrepreneurial ecosystem is considered as a dynamically developing economic system that unites various participants, like business leaders, universities, sources of investment capital, technologies, and has appropriate innovative influence on the environment in which it is located. The paper offers a new methodology for the analysis and evaluation of entrepreneurial ecosystems, defines indicators for quantitative assessment of factors based on statistical data for federal districts. Conclusions. The study shows the heterogeneity of development of entrepreneurial ecosystems in the context of the digital economy, and formulates a conclusion about the contribution of digital technologies to entrepreneurial activity. The Central Federal District occupies a leading position in the close connection of digitalization with entrepreneurial activity. The findings can be used for the analysis of various regions given their specifics, for further research in the field of the impact of digitalization factors on entrepreneurial ecosystems.