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An exploratory study of multiple stakeholder views on higher education entrepreneurial ecosystems in a resource-constrained environment

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posted on 2024-07-12, 21:26 authored by Nilusha Gayani Gallage
Given the importance of ecosystems in the higher education context, the purpose of this study is to investigate how higher education entrepreneurial ecosystems (HEEEs) can influence students’ entrepreneurial development in resource-constrained environments. Using exploratory qualitative research, four questions related to continued development, composition and social capital were investigated. An interpretative perspective of diverse views was drawn from 40 interviews among 6 stakeholder categories, representing multi-levels in a resource-constrained environment. Findings contribute to literature by extending four academic discussions: (1) HEEEs beyond start-ups to E&I capabilities of students; (2) Beyond the common HEEE factors to contextual factors; (3) Beyond the HEEE factors to actors; and (4) Beyond the composition of HEEEs to social capital and connections. This study introduced entrepreneurship and innovation capabilities to HEEE literature advocating for human capital development of entrepreneurs in resource-constrained environments.

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Submitted in fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy, School of Business, Law and Entrepreneurship, Swinburne University of Technology, 2023.

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Copyright © 2023 Nilusha Gayani Gallage.

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Viet Le

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