Development Of Entrepreneurial University Research Articles

Assessment of the university entrepreneurial potential (comparative analysis)

Relevance. The relevance of the study is due to the need to conduct a comparative analysis of the Kazakhstan�s universities with entrepreneurial universities from the leading countries of the world in order to assess their entrepreneurial potential.Purpose. This article is aimed at identifying the universal criteria that define the concept of entrepreneurial university, with the help of which it is possible to assess how a university corresponds to the definition of entrepreneurial university, as well as to make assessment of the universities� entrepreneurial potential.Methodology. The method of analyzing economic processes is the leading approach to the study of this problem, which allows considering in details the significant events and trends in the economic and social development of countries that has occurred as a result of implementation of the idea of entrepreneurial universities. In addition, the following research methods were used: online questioning of experts, comparative analysis, work with sources, system analysis, logical analysis, methods of synthesis and deduction.Results. In this article, there are the results of the study: it has been identified the universal criteria that define the concept of entrepreneurial university, with the help of which it is possible to assess how a university meets this definition; it has been conducted an online survey of experts to assess the compliance of universities in Kazakhstan, the USA, Germany and India with the criteria of entrepreneurial university; it has been carried out a comparative analysis of entrepreneurship and entrepreneurial universities of these countries based on the data identified during the analysis; it has been given the general recommendations on the formation and development of entrepreneurial university.Conclusions. The materials of this article are valuable for science, as they contain recommendations for the formation and development of entrepreneurial university, based on the experience of the leading countries in this field, and in addition, it has been described the universal criteria for entrepreneurial university that will help in determining its entrepreneurial potential.

Формирование предпринимательских компетенций в высших учебных заведениях в условиях развития Университета 3.0

Статья посвящена вопросам формирования предпринимательских компетенций в Университетах 3.0. Целью статьи является характеристика современного состояния отечественного предпринимательского образования в вузах и оценка готовности и студентов к предпринимательской деятельности, уровень их удовлетворенности образовательной программой, а также предпринимательскими компетенциями, полученными в стенах вуза. Дан обзор литературы зарубежных исследователей, посвященной формированию предпринимательских компетенций, рассмотрены современные взгляды и подходы к их изучению. В статье приведены результаты опроса, проведенного в университетах г. Алматы, где выявлены самооценка обучающихся предпринимательских компетенций, сформированных в результате обучения предпринимательству, способности к предпринимательству, интерес к предпринимательскому образованию в университете и вне стен университета. В ходе исследования были выявлены преимущества и недостатки, потенциал и риски, связанные с формированием предпринимательских учебных заведений. Также было изучено отношение студентов к предпринимательскому образованию, включая оценку собственных компетенций. Ценностью исследования является изучение мало изученной области формирования предпринимательских компетенций в казахстанских вузах с предпринимательским направлением, приведение проблемных вопросов предпринимательского образования, что может благоприятно влиять на решение задач в этой области и на дальнейшее развитие предпринимательских вузов

Scenarios of the innovative development of education in the context of the Russian economy’s modernization: entrepreneurial universities vs. high-tech universities

The article is aimed at identifying the scenarios of the innovative development of education in the context of the Russian economy’s modernization through the opposition of entrepreneurial universities and high-tech universities. The authors conduct a system econometric analysis. The scenario analysis showed that the strategic prospects (optimistic, long-term scenario) of the innovative development of education to support the modernization of the Russian economy through the optimization of universities’ activities require the upgrading of equipment by 982.51% for increasing the research activities to 10269.44% (compared to the threshold), which will bring Russian universities to the 1st place in the QS ranking. In the medium-term period, the share of modern (less than 5 years old) equipment in Russian universities should tend to be 90%. As it is shown by a probable and promising scenario, this will improve the position of the Russian universities in the QS ranking by 6.17%. It is proved that only high-tech universities contribute to the innovative development of education in the context of the Russian economy’s modernization. Therefore, the reduction of state funding of higher education and science makes no sense in Russia, as well as the development of entrepreneurial universities. Instead, the focus should be on the upgrading of university equipment. The originality of this paper lies in a new vision of the prospects for the development of the system of higher education in Russia in the Decade of Science and Technology (2022–2031). This new vision is as follows: for the innovative development of education in the context of the Russian economy’s modernization, it is necessary to refuse the diversification of universities and to achieve their unification, making a choice either in favor of entrepreneurial universities or in favor of high-tech universities.

The Features of Establishing Business Universities and Their Importance

In this article, using the classic example of the Silicon Valley (US) formation, as well as other foreign universities, the experience and models of entrepreneurial universities are analyzed; also, their defini- tion, evolution and genesis are presented. This research considers the model of the “triple helix”, which is based on the idea of knowledge formation in collaboration of universities with the authorities, and the subsequent transfer of technologies through cooperation between universities and business. The place of research universities in the formation of the triple helix model, as well as their role in the development of high-tech industries and applied research, has been determined.The research highlights the special role of research universities in the innovation system. In addi- tion, the research considers a gradual transition of bilateral relations “university-enterprise” and “state- university” to the “triple helix”.The existing experience in the development of entrepreneurial universities in Russia and Kazakhstan was also studied.Key words: «Triple Helix», entrepreneurial university, technology transfer, university ecosystem, entrepreneurial education.

Explaining the Challenges Facing the Development of Entrepreneurial University: The Application of Grounded Theory

Explaining the Challenges Facing the Development of Entrepreneurial University: The Application of Grounded Theory

Development of Entrepreneurial University in the Conditions of Higher Education Modernization

The article analyzes in the conceptual aspect the innovative activity of higher school in Kazakhstan in the context of transition to the entrepreneurial university. The necessity of implementing the concept of the entrepreneurial university in the higher education system of Kazakhstan is shown in order to develop the knowledge economy and increase the efficiency of innovative activities. The article dwells on the risks and controversial situations associated with transformation of traditional universities into new generation universities. Recommendations are given on introducing a new generation university model as a system-forming factor in the development of higher education. The need for introducing entrepreneurial culture into the educational practice of higher school has been substantiated. The authors consider the prerequisites for the formation of entrepreneurial universities in the conditions of modernization of the Kazakhstani economy.

The importance of openness to the external environment for the development of entrepreneurial university

The importance of openness to the external environment for the development of entrepreneurial university

Testing the fruitfulness of the institutional environment for the development of innovative-entrepreneurial universities in Ukraine

Strengthening the integration of higher education, research, and innovation is a crucial requirement of time. The entrepreneurial university today is considered and analyzed as a promising model for their combination. The educational and scientific systems of many countries are faced with the task of converging all vertices of the “knowledge triangle.” The problem of Ukrainian educational and scientific system is a necessity to implement the concept of formation of the innovation and entrepreneurial model of a modern university, which will enable the effective implementation of administrative reforms in this field. The article aims to analyze the impact of innovative environmental factors on the development of entrepreneurial universities in Ukraine, based on correlation and panel regression analysis. The method of quantitative analysis (panel regression) is used to formulate the key results of the article. The results show that the growth of government expenditures by 1% leads to an increase in the Global Innovation Index by 0.375 in 4 years. Also, every additional 1% of people working with new technologies increases the level of Global Innovation Index by 0.75 annually. Despite European trends, Ukrainian educational environment does not contribute to the development of innovation and entrepreneurial universities (the education expenditures are ineffective). The research provides a vector for understanding the implementation of the most effective strategies of promising innovation and investment development of education and science in Ukrainian universities, considering their existing potential and contemporary world trends of development.

Exploration and exploitation in the development of more entrepreneurial universities: A twisting learning path model of ambidexterity

The paper conducts a systematic literature review on the development process of universities towards the entrepreneurial model to provide a conceptual framework and a strategic research agenda. From the analysis of the body of literature on the topic, exploration and exploitation emerge as critical processes in the development of entrepreneurial universities. Nevertheless, the way they are balanced within universities is an under-researched topic. Adapted from the concept of organisational ambidexterity, this paper develops the notion of university ambidexterity to analyse the development process of entrepreneurial universities. To achieve this research aim, a conceptual model is developed by integrating the learning processes of exploration and exploitation to the previous theories used to analyse the entrepreneurial university. As already emphasised in other studies focusing on the role of ambidexterity in different research contexts, this paper proposes an idea of balance over time. The universities need to balance exploration and exploitation in their evolutionary path towards the entrepreneurial model, but it may be not necessary to invest in exploration and exploitation processes simultaneously. On the contrary, it may be most important to oscillate between periods of exploration and periods of exploitation to achieve ambidexterity over time. As a result, the tensions between exploration and exploitation processes generate a twisting learning path for entrepreneurial universities. Finally, the paper proposes an integrated conceptual framework which consists of six constructs, namely internal organisational environment, external environment, university exploration, university exploitation, university ambidexterity, entrepreneurial university performance. The proposed research hypotheses on the interrelationships between the mentioned constructs and the mediating role of university ambidexterity constitute potential areas of investigation to direct future empirical research and further develop the body of knowledge in the field of entrepreneurial universities.

The Role of International Academic Professionals in the Development of Entrepreneurial Universities in South Africa: Government Funded Universities Perspective

There is a wide belief and acceptance from leading government and business experts that small enterprises and entrepreneurship are the key components to unemployment and poverty alleviation in any country. Unfortunately, high unemployment levels, low entrepreneurial activity and high small business failure rate have become the main characteristics of the South African economy. Post-school education is partially blamed for the dropping levels of entrepreneurial activities in the country. South Africa’s tertiary education system continues to focus on producing job-seekers instead of job creators. This problem has forced South African Universities to explore more on their potential of becoming more entrepreneurial, but lack of academics in the field of entrepreneurship has been found to be a hindrance to success in this agenda. To avert this obstacle, it is reiterated that internationalisation is key to any university entrepreneurship strategy, and therefore universities are encouraged to internationalise through attracting international entrepreneurial staff. The purpose of this literature review paper is twofold. The first part explores the role played by international academic professionals in the establishment of entrepreneurial universities in South Africa, while the second aims at evaluating the state of entrepreneurship development in higher education and the potential of South African universities becoming more entrepreneurial. The study employs both quantitative and qualitative research techniques (mixed method). The study reveals that South African universities should internationalise if they are to succeed in the entrepreneurial strategy. In addition, it is found that foreign academics have the required skills and bring in the diverse expertise needed for the establishment of entrepreneurial universities. Moreover, the presence of international academics has enhanced entrepreneurship mindset of local staff and students. It is recommended that universities should establish entrepreneurial institutes which are affiliated to them in order to drive this initiative and that the establishment of entrepreneurial universities is the way to go in South Africa if the country is to beat poverty and unemployment.

Impact of competitions for ideas and business plans on firm creation and development of entrepreneurial university: case study of the IPC in Portugal

The phenomenon of the entrepreneurial university has received considerable attention in recent decades, since the entrepreneurial orientation of academia could put regions and nations at an advantage in areas of economic activity where the focus is on emerging knowledge. Empirical research on entrepreneurial initiative incentives within universities and involving students and lecturers is scarce. This article examines the impact of competitions for ideas and business plans on start-up creation and patent registration, given the involvement of lecturers, the existence of R&D underpinning the idea and the technological area. The data used refer to 20 business ideas finalists in competitions between 2008 and 2014 at the Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra. The results show that these incentives have a significant impact on firm creation and patent registration and that the ideas and business plans competitions are important instruments to encourage the entrepreneurial spirit in an academic environment, motivating students and lecturers.

Transversing the “valley of death”

Purpose– The economic impact of scientific research is receiving widespread attention all over the world, with interest being paid to research results that could potentially contribute to economic growth. There have been various policy responses in many African countries to facilitate the nation’s transition from a production-based to an innovation-based economy, especially in the universities. The effort is, however taken for granted that scientists (researchers) are now having academic entrepreneurship mindset. The purpose of this paper is to attempt at developing a model that integrates individual, organisational and institutional determinants of academic entrepreneurship, which can facilitate the ability to cross the “valley of death”.Design/methodology/approach– The paper reviews the theoretical and empirical literature to establish the factors that influence the capacity of academic researchers to discover and exploit opportunities for converting knowledge into commercialisable products.Findings– The findings indicate that exploitation of entrepreneurial opportunities is driven by the extent of previous collaboration with industry, cognitive integration and prior entrepreneurial experience. Moreover, the university institutional environment must encourage and facilitate the creation of university spin-offs.Research limitations/implications– The paper and the proposed framework are based on theoretical suppositions related to the determinant factors underlying the formation of academic entrepreneurial intentions. Therefore, an empirical analysis is required to measure each factor proposed in this model.Practical implications– Considering the present weak national innovation system and university-industry linkages, universities in developing countries will require more than the production of potentially useful knowledge. There is need for conscious efforts by the university administration to put in place mechanisms that will facilitate the commercialisation of knowledge being produced in the university, encourage active participation in designing marketable products, as well as playing a leadership role in ensuring successful commercialisation.Social implications– The findings and framework developed in this paper can serve as an input to the design of policies that can stimulate the entrepreneurial activity of the academic researchers so that they can further contribute to technological development and economic growth in African countries.Originality/value– Majority of the empirical studies on entrepreneurship in developing countries have not attempted to understand the entrepreneurial intention of university academic (researchers). But the current efforts of integrating economic development as an additional function to research and teaching of the universities in developing countries requires that they should operate more entrepreneurially. Therefore, this paper is proposing a framework that might stimulate the creation and development of entrepreneurial university thereby making the university to effectively fulfil its teaching, research and entrepreneurial missions.

The Critical Factors Of Entrepreneurial University In Engineering Education: A Conceptual And Empirical Analysis

Abstract The transformation of a traditional research university into an entrepreneurial university is increasing due to the reduction or limitation in the university funding from public sources and the emergence of a competitive market for education and research. Entrepreneurial universities play an important role as both knowledge-producer and as disseminating institutions. The aim of this paper is represented by contribution to a better understanding the most critical factors that conditioned the development of entrepreneurial universities, as hubs of creativity, with the teaching, research and entrepreneurial missions. This paper provides evidence based on survey data for a sample of Romanian investigators in engineering sciences. A multivariate regression analyses were used to test our hypotheses by research field. We obtain statistical evidence indicating that our hypotheses have supported. The results of this research show that the most critical factors identified were attitudes towards entrepreneurship from academics and students. In addition, our findings suggest that some universities seek to improve the university-industry cooperation as a means to obtain additional income and learning from industry.

Entrepreneurial universities and support mechanisms: a Spanish case study

This paper analyses the support mechanisms for entrepreneurship and innovation provided by entrepreneurial universities. Concretely, using a qualitative methodology the case of Autonomous University of Barcelona (UAB) in Spain is studied. Based on institutional economics approach, the influences of institutions on university potential entrepreneurs (students and faculty) are explored. The main results demonstrate that the success of these mechanisms could be the combination of them according with the specific necessities and requirements of the university. Both, academic and practical implications derive from these results, to improve the creation and development of entrepreneurial universities.

Entrepreneurship Encouragement and Business Development Support at Universities and Science Parks

New stakeholders and new roles for old stakeholders have emerged with the development of entrepreneurial universities. A new systemic framework is therefore required which includes these various stakeholders and their goals and thus gives a clear picture of the process of entrepreneurship encouragement and business development support (EE&BDS). The authors propose a model for knowledge transfer and company growth in the context of entrepreneurial universities and science parks. This integrative approach to the roles of the different stakeholders, activities, tools, goals and needs facilitates the arrangement and management of the EE&BDS process. The authors describe and assess their EE&BDS model, presenting the case of the Polytechnic University of Valencia (UPV) and the science park linked to it, the Polytechnic City of Innovation (CPI). The analysis identifies the roles of and relationships among the UPV-CPI stakeholders and shows how this integrative approach can enhance the EE&BDS process for the institution.