Toward an entrepreneurial ecosystem research program

Wurth, B. , Stam, E. and Spigel, B. (2022) Toward an entrepreneurial ecosystem research program. Entrepreneurship Theory and Practice, 46(3), pp. 729-778. (doi: 10.1177/1042258721998948)

Abstract

Entrepreneurial ecosystems have become a prominent concept, yet in its current state, the concept itself represents a paradox. While it draws on a rich intellectual history and provides an opportunity to synthesize different strands of research, it is also under-theorized and the mechanisms that govern ecosystem evolution are not well understood. This paper takes stock of recent advancements in ecosystem scholarship and synthesizes the empirical reality of the causal mechanisms. We use these dynamics to position ecosystems in a broader context, within and beyond the domain of entrepreneurship research, and propose a transdisciplinary research program for ecosystem research and practice.

• Item Type: Articles
• Status: Published
• Refereed: Yes
• Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: Wurth, Dr Bernd
• Authors: Wurth, B., Stam, E., and Spigel, B.
• College/School: College of Social Sciences > Adam Smith Business School > Management
• Journal Name: Entrepreneurship Theory and Practice
• Publisher: SAGE Publications
• ISSN: 1042-2587
• ISSN (Online): 1540-6520
• Published Online: 22 March 2021
• Copyright Holders: Copyright © The Author(s) 2021
• First Published: First published in Entrepreneurship Theory and Practice 46(3):729-778
• Publisher Policy: Reproduced under a Creative Commons license