Industrial Innovations

Industrial Innovations

Presenting a Model for Developing the Entrepreneurial Ecosystem of Knowledge based Companies with an Emphasis on Entrepreneurship Education (Case study: Knowledge-based Companies in Kermanshah Province)

Document Type : Original Article

Authors
MohammadJavad Mehrshad
Nader Naderi
Department of Entrepreneurship, Faculty of Social Sciences, Razi University, Kermanshah, Iran.
10.61186/jii.2.1.88
Abstract
The rapid pace of global changes in recent years has been significantly influenced by knowledge, rendering the future unpredictable. Knowledge-based companies play a crucial role in global transformations, guiding scientific discoveries toward addressing human life challenges. The lack of development in the entrepreneurship ecosystem for such companies can lead to the inefficiency of a country's progress given the speed of global development. In this regard, the present research aims to present a development model for the entrepreneurship ecosystem of knowledge-based companies in Kermanshah Province with an emphasis on entrepreneurship education, utilizing content analysis methodology. The study population consisted of entrepreneurship professors who had experience in teaching to knowledge-based businesses. The sample size was determined based on theoretical saturation, and through interviews with 9 experts from the study population, theoretical saturation was achieved. Data collection was performed through semi-structured questionnaires, in-depth interviews, and note-taking. Data analysis was conducted using open, axial, and selective coding, forming the basis for the research model. The results indicate that the components of the research model consist of a substructure section comprising values, education, content, and infrastructure. The superstructure section includes expertise, resources, communications, and customers and paying attention to education in the development of this type of entrepreneurial ecosystem has deep and extensive effects. In the end, it is suggested that codified educational programs with the aim of influencing the superstructure and infrastructure of the entrepreneurship ecosystem should be included in the agenda of educational organizations such as universities and professional technical organization for its development.
Keywords
Ecosystem Development
Knowledge-Based Economy
Higher Education
Knowledge-Based Entrepreneurship
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Industrial Innovations
Volume 2, Issue 1 - Serial Number 5
Winter 2024
Pages 88-102

  • Receive Date 25 March 2024
  • Revise Date 07 July 2024
  • Accept Date 21 July 2024