Entrepreneurial Innovation Research Articles

Northeast Bank of Brazil's Role in Promoting Entrepreneurial Innovation in Family Farming through Renewable Energy Financing

Objective: This study aims to analyze the influence of Banco do Nordeste (Northeast Bank of Brazil) in promoting innovative entrepreneurship in family farming through its renewable energy financing policies. Method: A quantitative research methodology was employed, involving a survey of 164 family farmers located in the rural areas of Rio Grande do Norte. The collected data were subjected to confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) and multiple linear regression (MLR) to assess the relationships between entrepreneurial innovation, renewable energy adoption, and competitive advantage in family farming. Results: The findings demonstrate that innovative entrepreneurship facilitated by Banco do Nordeste's financing policies significantly contributes to 59.5% of the development in family farming. Furthermore, renewable energy adoption is shown to have a considerable influence, accounting for 39.3% of the entrepreneurial innovation by lowering operational costs and minimizing environmental impacts. These results underscore the critical role of Banco do Nordeste in supporting regional development and encouraging sustainable practices among family farmers. Conclusions: The study concludes that Banco do Nordeste’s renewable energy financing policies are instrumental in fostering entrepreneurial innovation and promoting the sustainable development of family farming. This emphasizes the need for increased awareness and dissemination of such financing programs to enhance their effectiveness. Additionally, the development of a framework for analyzing entrepreneurial innovation in family farming offers a valuable resource for future research and policy development.

An Investigation of the Effect of Entrepreneurial Ecosystem on Startups Success through the Mediating Effect of Self Efficacy, Entrepreneurial Attitude and Entrepreneurial Intention

Developing an effective entrepreneurial ecosystem is viewed as a regional economic development approach that focuses on developing supportive circumstances that encourage the startup’s success. This study aims to investigate the impact of the entrepreneurial ecosystem on startups’ success and the variables that could play a mediating role in the relationship between entrepreneurial ecosystem and startups’ success. The research is based on face-to-face and online semi-structured interviews (the interview guide consisted of 9 open-ended questions) from second quarter of 2023 until the end of the third quarter of 2023 (the data collection phase was closed after meeting the criteria of data saturation). The participants were selected via purposeful sampling technique (20 owners or managers of startup companies including IT, customer service, food, transportation, etc. in Egypt). Thematic and content analysis is done by using NVivo software. From the analysis of the interviews, four themes are developed, and each theme consists of several codes. The first theme is the entrepreneurial ecosystem, with codes: competence development, education and training, enterprising culture and leadership, financial support, government policies and regulations, market openness, and intermediary services. The second theme is entrepreneurial characteristics, with codes: self-efficacy, entrepreneurial attitude, entrepreneurial intention, and entrepreneurial innovation. The third theme is entrepreneurial challenges, with codes: fierce competition, failure to plan and unrealistic expectations, knowledge and skills gaps, and ineffective marketing. The fourth theme is startup success, with codes: productivity, financial performance, and competitive advantage. This study found, that some elements are unimportant for startup’s ecosystem: government programs and support, commercial and professional infrastructure for entrepreneurs, and access to physical infrastructure for entrepreneurship. At the same time, the study confirmed that education and training, enterprising culture and leadership, financial support, government policies and regulations, and market openness are unimportant for startup’s ecosystem. Moreover, it is found that such elements as competence development and intermediate services should be additionally included in the ecosystem. From this study, the model that investigates the relationship between the entrepreneurial ecosystem and startup success was developed. Finally, some recommendations provided to decision-makers and current and future research.

Mapping research in the Journal of Innovation & Knowledge to sustainable development goals

This study critically evaluates the contributions of the Journal of Innovation & Knowledge (JIK) toward advancing research aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), employing the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) protocol for systematic literature review. We meticulously examine JIK’s interdisciplinary research patterns, thematic focuses, and topic evolution, emphasizing the journal’s engagement with SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure), SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth), and SDG 4 (Quality Education). By utilizing advanced techniques such as co-citation mapping and BERTopic modeling, this study identifies six major topics within the JIK, aligning with specific SDGs: “EcoTech Revolution” highlights ‘green technology,’ “Entrepreneurial Innovation” focuses on ‘innovation management,’ “Economy 4.0” centers on ‘digital transformation,’ “Effectual Innovation” involves ‘technological innovation capability,’ “Collaborative Economy” addresses ‘sharing economy sustainability,’ and “Green Innovation” explores ‘eco-innovation.’ These topics underscore JIK’s role in advancing interdisciplinary research across key areas such as technology, entrepreneurship, the digital economy, practical innovation applications, collaborative consumption models, and environmental sustainability. Our findings highlight gaps, particularly in addressing SDG 5 (Gender Equality) and SDG 15 (Life on Land), presenting opportunities for JIK to diversify its research agenda toward a more inclusive sustainability discourse. Contributions from a global array of authors underscore JIK’s international impact and its role in fostering diverse sustainability perspectives.

Features of the Development of the Circular Economy in Livestock Production of the Agricultural Sector in the Context of Climate Change

The goal is to analyze the current state of development of agro-industrial production in the context of circular and climate economy of Kazakhstan with emphasis on identifying the elements of its key aspects in livestock farming and determining the influence of climatic factors on this economic system. Methods – statistical analysis and graphical interpretation of data, comparative assessment of linear and circular economic models. Materials from scientific publications, regulations, as well as interviews with experts were used. Results - recommendations for transition to sustainable circular economy structure in agricultural sector of Kazakhstan have been developed, aimed at increasing the efficiency of resource potential, reducing negative impact on environment and creating new opportunities for business and innovation in the country's agro-industrial complex. Measures have been proposed to improve the infrastructure for processing and disposal of agricultural waste and use of modern technologies in the industry. Conclusions - implementation of the principles of circular economy helps to increase energy efficiency and reduce negative impact on biosphere and ecosystems, creating conditions for expanding the scope of innovative entrepreneurship - “green” business: new jobs, appropriate infrastructure, “green” logistics, etc. Principles of circular economy: circular supply (limited resources are replaced by completely renewable sources); extending the life cycle of products through modernization and reconstruction; recycling (restoration and recycling of product residues). Resourceefficient modification is an opportunity for innovation at all stages of new value formation, which gives not only good final results, but also leads to them with lower material, energy and environmental costs.

Bayesian approach to identify the determi-nants of innovative entrepreneurship by country

Objetivo: la presente investigación tiene por objetivo delinear los determinantes del perfil de un emprendedor con habilidades innovadoras en el ámbito internacional, involucrando características económicas, demográficas y de motivación, en algunos países de la OCDE (desarrollados/subdesarrollados). Metodología: se emplea la metodología de modelos bayesianos por promedios. Resultados: el modelo bayesiano por promedios muestra que las mujeres emprendedoras que usan nueva tecnología, ingreso medio del país, edad entre 18-24 años, con productos orientados al extranjero, con educación básica y con en-foque en los sectores de transformación y negocios ayudan a las naciones a ser más competitivas a nivel mundial. Limitaciones: la investigación enfrentó problemáticas para la homogeneidad de los datos. Originalidad: usa una base de 19 países que no se ha utilizado anteriormente sin diferenciar entre países en desarrollo y desarrollados para así asociar la competitividad. Conclusiones: se lograron encontrar los determinantes del emprendimiento de manera general basados en las características de los resultados.

LEGAL REGULATION OF INNOVATIVE ACTIVITIES OF SMALL AND MEDIUM-SIZED BUSINESSES IN THE REPUBLIC OF KAZAKHSTAN

In this article, the legal regulation of innovative activity of small and medium-sized enterprises is considered. In the current situation, it is necessary to create a scientifically based theoretical base and a stable mechanism for stimulating innovative processes in the domestic economy, to study it from a legal point of view. High indicators of the development of innovative entrepreneurship are directly related to the degree of integration of small and medium-sized enterprises in the innovative sphere. Foreign experience shows that small and medium-sized entrepreneurs will be more profitable due to the introduction of innovations in their activities. In addition, the legal regulation of innovative activity of our small and medium-sized enterprises has not yet been sufficiently developed, which does not allow the development of the innovative system of the country. In this regard, the most urgent task in the field of law is the development of a legal project of innovative entrepreneurship and the determination of ways of further legal development of innovative entrepreneurship. Our country should create projects that stimulate entrepreneurs to engage in small and medium-sized businesses, provide cheap loans, reduce taxes, allocate subsidies, and attract foreign investors. Having studied the legal regulation of small and medium-sized businesses in the Republic of Kazakhstan, the authors considered the legal status of small and medium-sized business entities engaged in innovative activities, defined the concept and legal essence of "innovative activity", analyzed the legal protection of small and medium-sized innovative businesses in Kazakhstan and foreign countries, determined conditions of interaction with infrastructure support for small and medium-sized businesses. As a result of the research, proposals were made to improve the legislation of Kazakhstan in this area.

Empowering the Innovative Entrepreneurship Culture: Understanding the Key Factors and Government Supports from the Perspective of Senior Omani SMEs

With the Sultanate of Oman promoting innovation-driven entrepreneurship and enacting legislation to facilitate the rapid expansion of creative start-ups, this study found a need to explore both types of innovative entrepreneurs and entrepreneurial innovation. Following that, the purpose of this qualitative study is to explore the key factors involved in becoming an innovative entrepreneur from the perspective of fifteen senior Omani SMEs and to understand the support received by them in promoting entrepreneurial innovation. They were selected and interviewed using the purposive sampling technique. The study's findings revealed five key factors involved in becoming an innovative entrepreneur, including (i) technology adoption; (ii) knowledge of the business environment and rivals as well as resilient; (iii) positive attitudes; (iv) financial management; and (v) focusing on customers. However, only some of them received government support, such as lectures, workshops, and financial assistance or loans. This paper believes that identifying these key factors allows other SMEs to imitate similar factors, thus embarking on an innovative culture in their businesses. The understanding of the support given by the government allows this study to track the efforts made by the government in their effort to encourage innovation-driven entrepreneurship.

Sociology of the University and Sociology of Professions: Conceptual Articulation and Current Issues

The purpose of this article is to present the elements necessary to understand the current relationship between the sociology of higher education and the sociology of the professions. First, the relevance of a sociological study of higher education is made clear in view of the problems raised by knowledge society. Secondly, Emile Durkheim and Max Weber conceptual contributions to the tradition of sociology are outlined to further the understanding of Universities and professions as pursued by higher education graduates. Next, a presentation is made of the model of the sociology of science and of higher education based on the contributions of structural functionalism, focusing on the contributions of Robert K. Merton and Burton Clark. Thirdly, an articulation between the sociology of higher education and the sociology of the professions is introduced and supported by the elucidation of the relationship between the sociology of higher education, different modalities of knowledge production and distinct types of professional habits: science as a career, liberal professions and the new innovative entrepreneurship. It is intended to make it apparent how these various professional profiles perform differently in connection with the triangle of coordination in higher education system. Finally discussed will be the emerging issues of trends in professions and careers in the labor market.

Разработка и апробация методики диагностики способности студентов к инновационной предпринимательской деятельности «СИНПРЕД»

Due to the need to ensure economic growth and improving competitiveness of the Russian economy, the development of youth innovative entrepreneurship is relevant for our country. This requires not only the implementation of appropriate educational programs, but also selection of young people for admission on the basis of an effective assessment of their abilities and readiness to create an innovative business. The goal of the investigation is to design and test psychodiagnostic method that solves the problem of prompt assessment of students’ ability to innovative entrepreneurship. The test SINPRED is elaborated on the basis of the authored by Prokhorova and Belokon model of psychic determinants of effective entrepreneurial activity, connected with innovations. The test contains: instruction, 56 statements, the agreement with which the testee expresses on a seven-rank scale; key of primary data processing; normalized points (stens), worked out for two groups of testees (women and men); manual on processing and interpretation of diagnostics results. For empirical foundation of the methodics indices of students’ behavior, singled out by 5 experts, are used. Verification of discriminatory power, internal consistency, reliability of the test is carried out on the sampling of 180 students. 152 students comprise the sampling for evaluating of methodics validity. For defining the test factor structure and its standardization the results of 308 students questioning are utilized. It is revealed that the created test possesses a high level of discriminatory power and test-retest reliability. All test assignments are correlated with each other. The scales of the methodics have a sufficient level of validity. During the test approbation significant differences between women and men are unveiled on four primary scales: leadership, creativity, nonconformity, early entrepreneurial experience. The acquired differences additionally confirm discriminatory power and criteria validity of the test, and also indicate perspective of scientific investigations, that uncover peculiarities of determination and molding ability to innovative entrepreneurship, conditioned by sex.

Prospective Industry Apprenticeship for Entrepreneurial Innovations as Influenced by Students’ Behavior

To cope with the new normal of economic development, seek sustainable national competitive advantage, alleviate the employment problem of college students, and improve the quality of employment, it is necessary to change the employment concept of college students and change the original "passive employment" into "active employment" in the future. Integrate the cultivation of innovative consciousness, entrepreneurial thinking, entrepreneurial skills, and abilities into traditional education to improve college students' learning ability and entrepreneurial will. Modern apprenticeship and apprenticeship innovation are important talent training modes to deepen the integration of production and education and cultivate innovative talents. It can be a mutually beneficial arrangement to implement industrial innovation apprentices. Enterprises can gain new ideas and contributions from enthusiastic learners, while apprentices can gain practical experience and contribute to the development of the industry. Understanding the influencing factors and formation mechanism of entrepreneurial behavior of college students in designated universities is of great practical significance for perfecting the entrepreneurial innovation system of apprenticeship and guiding the exploration and practice of entrepreneurial innovation reform of apprenticeship.

Funding Opportunities for Innovative Enterpreneurship in Georgia

In the modern world, innovative business is an opportunity to implement new ideas and introduce innovation. The entrepreneurial sector contributes to the introduction and development of modern business. Financing mechanisms are the most important obstacle to innovative activities in small and medium-sized enterprises. The paper’s main goal is to determine the possibilities of access to finance, the ways of obtaining financing, and the challenges of innovative entrepreneurs. To evaluate the impact of private and state support programs in creating an innovative product. The work discusses the essence of innovation and the subjects of innovative activity. It is about all the necessary information an entrepreneur needs to create an innovative product. Attention is also focused on the importance of private and state programs in financing. The work is also based on qualitative research, identifying factors hindering access to finance. The paper outlines ways and perspectives of access to finance. In the future, paying more attention to both the private sector and the state is necessary. Because creating innovation is their common interest. The government of Georgia needs the right policy and priority directions. In particular, the establishment of tax benefits and preferential loan conditions. It is important to raise education and awareness in society in the direction of entrepreneurship. The obtained results will allow us to measure the effectiveness of the support programs. Conclusions on the optimization of innovative entrepreneurship are formulated.

Research on Factors Affecting Innovative Start-Up Intention of University Students in Vietnam

The purpose of this research is to determine the relationship of personality traits, human capital, and the surrounding environment on the innovative start-up intention of university students, through the mediators of perceived desirability and risk-taking propensity. Using the SPSS 26 and AMOS 26 research tools, analysis techniques and hypotheses of the linear structural model were tested. The research data was collected through interviews with 1,046 university students in Vietnam. The research results show that factors related to personality traits, human capital, surrounding environment, perceived desirability, and risk-taking propensity have a positive direct and indirect impact on the innovative start-up intention of university students. This is a new finding in the context of Vietnam's socio-economic landscape. The research also reveals differences in the impact of these factors on the innovative start-up intention of students, between male and female groups, family backgrounds, and field of study. For the group with prior exposure to innovative entrepreneurship, social norms have a significant impact on entrepreneurial intention. The research results provide a basis for local authorities and universities to develop policy implications and management approaches to better support and enhance the innovative start-up intention of students, in order to contribute to the country's socio-economic development.

Innovative Entrepreneurship Case Study for Virtual Business: The Cultural Phenomenon of Rentaru Kareshi in a Post Modern Consumer Society

This research explores the cultural phenomenon of Rentaru Kareshi as an innovative manifestation of entrepreneurship in virtual business among consumers in postmodern society. Rentaru Kareshi, or girlfriend rental service, is a service that offers temporary social connections through virtual and face-to-face media, reflecting changing social dynamics and identity expressions in the digital era. Using qualitative methods and a case study approach, this research analyzes various aspects of this business model, including business opportunities, marketing strategies and operational procedures. The research focus is the Instagram application on the Sewapacarbdgg account, namely @sewapacarbdgg, then the researcher will conduct in-depth interviews with informants. The data analysis technique used is the Manual Data Analysis Procedure (MDAP), from the results of interviews accompanied by triangulation of sources and theories to produce findings regarding Business Opportunities which link the themes to the propositions Inspiration, Benefits, Recognizing Needs, Current Trend, Think Uniquely and Innovatively. by using Marketing Strategy Contact Form, Advertising System, Payment System and Rental Partner operational systems, Vision Rental Partner, Agency Rental Partner, Talent Rental Partner. The research results show that Rentaru Kareshi not only meets consumers' emotional and social needs but also creates a new market niche in the digital economy. The service successfully combines effective advertising strategies and an efficient payment system to build strong and sustainable customer relationships. This research contributes to a deeper understanding of innovative business opportunities in a postmodern consumer society and offers valuable insights for the development of business strategies in the context of an evolving digital economy.

Efficiency of mechanisms of state support of innovative entrepreneurship in the Republic of Kazakhstan

Efficiency of mechanisms of state support of innovative entrepreneurship in the Republic of Kazakhstan

A Study on the Recent Trends of Entrepreneurship in Exports

The determinants of participation in international business is a well- researched area with in both economics and business management disciplines. Such studies have largely highlighted factors external to the firm. A few enquiries in the small and medium sector have looked person- specific factors as explaining the difference in behavior between exporters and non-exporters. Taking off from these two streams, this paper delves deep into the exporting behavior of small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in two specific sectors after considering the dimensions of entrepreneur, enterprise and environment. Entrepreneurship is the sustainable driving force and stable source of economic development, and it is an important guarantee for the continuous improvement of export product quality and high-quality economic development. This paper selects entrepreneurship and export product quality as research objects. It measures the export product quality at the enterprise level using data from the China Industrial Enterprise Database and the China Customs Import and Export Trade Database. Furthermore, based on matching entrepreneurship at the macro-level and the export product quality at the micro-level, the impact and mechanism of entrepreneurship on the export product quality are empirically examined. It was found that entrepreneurial innovation and entrepreneurship further significantly contribute to the improvement of export product quality by promoting the total factor productivity of enterprises. Entrepreneurial innovation and entrepreneurship do not significantly contribute to the export product quality of state-owned and collective enterprises, while they significantly contribute to privately-owned, independent legal entities, Hong Kong–Macao–Taiwan, and foreign-funded enterprises. Furthermore, the promoting effect on privately-owned and independent enterprises is greater than that on Hong Kong–Macao–Taiwan and foreign-funded enterprises. Further analysis shows that improving the rule of law, reducing excessive government intervention, and improving the market mechanism for products and production factors, as well as vigorously developing the non-state-owned economy, will all be conducive to the cultivation and development of entrepreneurs and better promotion of the improvement of export product quality.

Risk culture of banks and corporate innovation: Evidence from Chinese listed companies

The importance of risk culture in the banking sector was highlighted after the 2008 financial crisis. Chinese companies often turn to commercial bank loans, which serve as an important source of financing, to acquire the necessary funds for corporate innovation. Quantitative text analysis of the annual reports of Chinese banks was used to measure their risk culture. By analyzing a firm's loan statement, we were able to identify the bank that provided the loan. This study examines the impact of banks' risk culture on corporate innovation using a fixed-effects model, with Shanghai and Shenzhen A-share listed companies from 2016 to 2020 as the research sample. In addressing the endogenous problem of banks' risk culture, this paper adopts an instrumental variable approach using population migration and dock culture, and tests the robustness through the IV-2SLS method. The study finds that emphasizing the development of risk culture within the bank promotes corporate innovation. Entrepreneurial innovation is influenced by risk culture through debt management, a critical mechanism.

Северо-Восточный регион Китая: оценка инновационного предпринимательства

The northeast region of China, consisting of Liaoning, Jilin and Heilongjiang provinces, has faced economic difficulties and recession in recent decades. This study evaluates the status of innovative entrepreneurship in the Northeast region through quantitative analysis of Peking University's Regional Innovative Entrepreneurship Index of China (IRIEC) panel data. It has been established that the level of innovative entrepreneurship in the region as a whole is growing. It is noteworthy that the level of innovative entrepreneurship in Liaoning Province is above the national average, while in the neighboring provinces of the Northeast region — Jilin and Heilongjiang — below average, which reduces the overall region level. The level of innovative entrepreneurship varies across provinces within the region, but it does not show consistency with the level of economic growth.

Peningkatan Keterampilan Anggota WKRI Cabang Kristus Raja Semesta Alam Mopah Lama Merauke dalam Pengolahan Limbah Batang Pisang menjadi Gedebog Crispy

Bananas are one type of plant that many people plant in their yards or gardens. Banana trees consist of parts that have very high utility value, one of which is the banana stem. Banana stems have high nutritional value and can be processed into snacks for the family. Mothers who are members of the WKRI organization, KRSA Mopah Lama Merauke Branch, are invited to become skilled in utilizing natural ingredients available around them to make nutritious food for the family and can increase the family's economic income. Training on processing banana stem waste into crispy gedebog is one form of activity in order to improve the skills of WKRI women in processing natural waste which is very beneficial for the family. The method used in this activity is socialization about the benefits of banana stem waste and its nutritional value and direct training or practice in making crispy gedebog. The results of this training show that there is a transfer of knowledge to WKRI mothers. This was shown by the enthusiasm of the mothers in participating in the training activities through various questions asked of the presenters and their involvement in joint practice. This training adds new skills for WKRI women in managing banana stem waste into nutritious food for the family and can be used as innovation in entrepreneurship.

INNOVATIVE ENTREPRENEURSHIP: CONTENT AND MAIN ASPECTS OF DEVELOPMENT

In the conditions of rapid technological changes and global competition, innovative entrepreneurship is gaining priority. It helps business entities to adapt to new challenges, reduce risks and find new niches for development. This is especially important for economies seeking to achieve a high level of technological independence and sustainability. At the same time, innovative entrepreneurship is a powerful tool for social change, because it contributes to the development of human capital, the creation of new jobs and the improvement of the quality of life of the population. The development of innovative entrepreneurship requires a comprehensive approach, which includes not only funding and support from the state, but also the development of appropriate infrastructure, educational programs, and stimulation of scientific research. Thus, innovative entrepreneurship becomes one of the key elements of economic policy, which determines the strategic priorities of the country's development and forms the basis for sustainable economic growth in the long term. The development of innovative entrepreneurship depends on many factors. The latter can both stimulate and restrain the process of introducing innovations. It is important for business entities to take these factors into account when developing innovative development strategies. As practice shows, the main factors that prevent the effective development of innovative activity in today's conditions are the lack of funding and the lack of effective incentives for its development, the high cost of the necessary resources, their partial or complete absence, a high degree of risk of failure in the implementation of innovative projects, political and economic instability, rapid technological changes. For the successful management of innovative entrepreneurship, it is important for business entities to take these factors into account in order to minimize their impact. This can be achieved by combining the efforts of the scientific community, business structures and the state.

Regions, Entrepreneurship and Institutions: The Role of Institutions on the Entrepreneurship Profiles of Regions

ABSTRACT The paper argues that institutions, particularly those that are region-specific, play a prominent role in the different pathways to entrepreneurship. Empirical evidence based on primary data on four different regions in Türkiye and a scale measuring the dimensions of institutions developed for this study allow for understanding the role of institutions in defining different entrepreneurial profiles. The findings reveal the critical role of normative and culture-cognitive institutions, while also showing that the impact of government rules and measures to promote entrepreneurship may not be positive in all regions, and may even act as obstacles to innovative entrepreneurship.