Abstract
The papers in this special issue explore the rapid growth of venture development organizations globally. A consistent theme that runs throughout the contributions is that, while ecosystem development is necessary everywhere to enhance the economic impact of entrepreneurship, in emerging economies, contextualization is critical. Countries have idiosyncratic histories and development trajectories. Myriad stakeholders participate and shape local ecosystems. To illustrate, this introduction provides an overview of some key venture development initiatives in South Africa, and we consider how venture development organizations, particularly those based at academic institutions, could contribute to the development of the country’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. We provide suggestions for policy initiatives and academic research.
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Artikel in diesem Heft
- Introductions
- University-based Venture Development Organizations
- Venture Support Organizations – Lighting a Path for Entrepreneurship in South Africa?
- The Relevance of Makerspaces for University-based Venture Development Organizations
- Research Articles
- Of Horses and Jockeys: Perceptions by Academic Entrepreneurs
- A Framework for Designing Business-Acceleration Programs: A Case Study from Egypt
- A Study of Key Indicators of Development for University-Based Entrepreneurship Ecosystems in Taiwan
- The Entrepreneurial Ecosystem: Actors and Performance in Different Stages of Evolution of Academic Spinoffs
Artikel in diesem Heft
- Introductions
- University-based Venture Development Organizations
- Venture Support Organizations – Lighting a Path for Entrepreneurship in South Africa?
- The Relevance of Makerspaces for University-based Venture Development Organizations
- Research Articles
- Of Horses and Jockeys: Perceptions by Academic Entrepreneurs
- A Framework for Designing Business-Acceleration Programs: A Case Study from Egypt
- A Study of Key Indicators of Development for University-Based Entrepreneurship Ecosystems in Taiwan
- The Entrepreneurial Ecosystem: Actors and Performance in Different Stages of Evolution of Academic Spinoffs