Published by De Gruyter

De Gruyter Studies in Knowledge Management and Entrepreneurial Ecosystems

Edited by: João J. Ferreira

ISSN: 2698-4806

e-ISSN 2698-4814

Overview
Volumes

De Gruyter Studies in Knowledge Management and Entrepreneurial Ecosystems is a new book series which aims to make a significant contribution to the understanding and development of knowledge management and entrepreneurial ecoystems. As this field has expanded dramatically in recent years, the series will provide an important forum for the publication of high quality works of scholarship and produce focused volumes that: explore in-depth promising new research directions; consolidate research streams; and address significant and current theoretical and practical problems in this research field.

The series will bridge theory and practice combining multiple streams, perspectives and both disciplinary and interdisciplinary approaches to knowledge management and entrepreneurial and regional ecosystems in advanced and emerging economies. By doing so, this series will provide an invaluable forum for the publication of high quality scholarly work on knowledge management, entrepreneurial ecosystems and regional studies which will serve a wide readership including academic researchers, graduate students and policy makers.

Volumes in this series are indexed in the Web of Science.

Editor

João Ferreira, Universidade da Beira Interior, Portugal

Editorial Board

Andrea Caputo, University of Trento, Italy

Marina Dabic, University of Zagreb, Croatia

Lawrence Dooley, Cork University, Ireland

Stephan Gerschewski, Heriot-Watt University, UK

Rui Torres de Oliveira, Queensland University of Technology, Australia

Leyland Pitt, Simon Fraser University, Canada

Hussain Rammal, The University of Adelaide,　Australia

Jeandri Robertson, Lulea University of Technology, Sweden

Helen Lawton Smith, University of London, UK

Christina Theodoraki, TBS Business School, France

If you are interested in submitting a proposal or have any questions please contact the Series Editor:

Professor João Ferreira

University of Beira Interior (UBI)

jjmf66@gmail.com

Supplementary Materials

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Topics

Book 2022

Universities, Entrepreneurial Ecosystems, and Sustainability

Cristina Fernandes, Marcela Ramírez-Pasillas, João J. Ferreira

Volume 3 in this series

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This volume presents theoretical and empirical research on universities and their entrepreneurial ecosystems to better grasp the connections between universities and their surrounding environments and their engagement with sustainability. The book provides a better understanding of the entrepreneurial characteristics of universities. It examines the ways in which universities’ collaboration and participation in an ecosystem support business and industry transformation. It also investigates how universities function within the university/industry/government/third sector relationship nexus. The book enables the systematisation of the literature while simultaneously builds theory, empirically testing existing theories, and contributes towards a future research agenda geared towards sustainability. The book gathers contributions from varied geographical contexts providing an international perspective.

DOI:: https://doi.org/10.1515/9783110670219
ISBN:: 9783110670219
ISBN:: 9783110670288
ISBN:: 9783110670165
Subject:: Business and Economics
Subject:: Business Management
Subject:: Entrepreneurship
Publisher:: De Gruyter

Book 2021

Technology Business Incubators in India

Structure, Role and Performance

M H Bala Subrahmanya, H S Krishna

Volume 2 in this series

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Why do Technology Business Incubators (TBIs) emerge rapidly as an instrument of start-up promotion in emerging economies like India? In what forms? What role do they play in start-up promotion? What are their major achievements? These questions have been answered empirically in this book. Accordingly, this book explores the nature, structure and process of incubation resulting in start-up generation and in the process, R&D contribution emerging from TBIs comprising accelerators, incubators and co-working spaces in three of the leading start-up hubs, namely, Bangalore, Chennai and Hyderabad, in India. It describes typology, objectives, sponsors, and facilities provided by these TBIs. It further explores the process of selection, incubation and graduation of start-ups as it exists in these TBIs. Thereafter, it makes an assessment of R&D contributions that have emerged from the TBIs in the form of R&D inputs comprising personnel and capital expenditure, and R&D output in the form of new products/services developed, patent applications filed and revenue generated.

Policy makers, researchers, engineering and management students, technology and business mentors, angels, venture capitalists, and MNC executives will find this book informative, revealing and a source of valuable insights on the new, emerging India.

DOI:: https://doi.org/10.1515/9783110705195
ISBN:: 9783110705195
ISBN:: 9783111109183
ISBN:: 9783110705058
ISBN:: 9783110705300
Subject:: Asian and Pacific Studies
Subject:: South Asia
Subject:: India
Subject:: Business and Economics
Subject:: Business Management
Subject:: Business Development, Change Management, Cooperation
Subject:: Entrepreneurship
Publisher:: De Gruyter

Book 2021

Entrepreneurial Ecosystems for Tech Start-ups in India

Evolution, Structure and Role

M H Bala Subrahmanya

Volume 1 in this series

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Why do tech start-ups emerge rapidly in emerging economies like India? What kind of entrepreneurial ecosystems have evolved for tech start-up promotion? What is their structure? What role do they play in the nurturing of tech start-ups to the advantage of regional economies? This book examines the trend of evolving entrepreneurial ecosystems for tech start-ups in India, ascertains its structure and examines its role in the nurturing of tech start-ups over its lifecycle, to bring out its implications for Indian economy. At the outset, it traces and conceptualizes what it terms an "ideal ecosystem" for tech start-ups in the Indian context, and explores the historical evolution of entrepreneurial ecosystems in two of the six leading start-up hubs in the country, namely, Bangalore and Hyderabad. It describes the characteristics and the structure of these ecosystems as they prevailed in the two start-up hubs, and analyses the role that they play in nurturing the development of tech start-ups. Finally, this book explores the ecosystem gaps that exist in the two cities, the factors causing these gaps, and makes policy recommendations to encourage the growth of a "healthy and vibrant" entrepreneurial ecosystem for the accelerated growth of tech start-ups in these two cities in particular, to promote employment, innovation and economic growth in the country at large.

Policy makers, researchers, engineering and management students, technology and business mentors, angels, venture capitalists, and MNC executives will find the book informative, revealing and a source of valuable insights into a new, rapidly emerging entrepreneurial India.

DOI:: https://doi.org/10.1515/9783110679359
ISBN:: 9783110679359
ISBN:: 9783110679434
ISBN:: 9783110679298
Subject:: Asian and Pacific Studies
Subject:: South Asia
Subject:: India
Subject:: Business and Economics
Subject:: Business Management
Subject:: Entrepreneurship
Subject:: Industries
Subject:: Small and Medium-Sized Companies (SMU), Small Businesses, Startups
Publisher:: De Gruyter

Book Open Access 2024

Entrepreneurial Ecosystems

Drivers, Challenges and Success of Territories

Elisa Thomas, Kadígia Faccin, Bruno A. Bittencourt, Olivier Coussi

Volume 4 in this series

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Delve deep into the heart of entrepreneurial ecosystems in lesser-known regions across the globe, as we unravel the complex tapestry of factors that drive their growth and sustainability. This book offers a rich exploration of diverse ecosystems in Brazil, South Africa, the islands of Madagascar and Reunion, Norway, and countries in Central and Eastern Europe. Through a diverse array of perspectives and real-world experiences, it reveals the drivers and challenges shaping entrepreneurial and innovation ecosystems worldwide. Discover the critical role of factors like regional leadership, social entrepreneurs, supportive policies, and cultural dynamics, and see how regions overcome challenges through innovation and resilience. Ideal for policymakers, scholars, and entrepreneurs, this book bridges the gap between theory and practice.

Entrepreneurial Ecosystems: Drivers, Challenges and Success of Territories is not just a collection of research. It's a roadmap to building vibrant entrepreneurial communities packed with practical guidance and transformative ideas. Whether you are aiming to nurture an entrepreneurial ecosystem or seeking inspiration from global success stories, this book is an indispensable resource for anyone passionate about the future of entrepreneurship and innovation. Join us on this captivating journey and be part of shaping vibrant entrepreneurial regions around the world.

DOI:: https://doi.org/10.0000/9783111101385
ISBN:: 9783111101385
ISBN:: 9783111102788
ISBN:: 9783111100630
Subject:: Business and Economics
Subject:: Business Management
Subject:: Entrepreneurship
Publisher:: De Gruyter