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The Role of Innovation Hubs in Driving Local Entrepreneurial Behavior: The Case of Creativa Innovation Hubs in Qena and Aswan
This study investigated the role of innovation hubs in driving innovation and entrepreneurial behavior among local communities, ultimately contributing to the development of better national entrepreneurship ecosystems. The researcher employed a qualitative methodology using a case study approach to...
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AUC Knowledge Fountain
2024
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| Summary: | This study investigated the role of innovation hubs in driving innovation and entrepreneurial behavior among local communities, ultimately contributing to the development of better national entrepreneurship ecosystems. The researcher employed a qualitative methodology using a case study approach to conduct an empirical investigation to obtain deeper insights into the innovation hubs phenomenon using the Creativa Innovation Hubs initiative in two governorates in Upper Egypt, Qena and Aswan. Semi-structured in-depth interviews were conducted with twenty individuals between beneficiaries and managers of Creativa innovation hubs. The study demonstrated that government efforts to promote entrepreneurship through the Creativa Innovation Hubs Initiative significantly influence youth entrepreneurial skills and access to opportunities, particularly in communities facing geographic development gaps. More planned efforts from other entrepreneurship support organizations need to be directed to these communities to leverage the potential of such initiatives. Furthermore, the hybrid operating model of the innovation hubs has proven highly successful, as it leverages the agility and resourcefulness of private sector companies while capitalizing on the government support dedicated to these hubs. This model was found most beneficial when it uses local operators, especially in marginalized communities, in contrast to well-established national operators, as local ones facilitated localized services tailored for communities with geographic disparities, thereby improving access to opportunities in entrepreneurship, freelancing, or regular employment. |
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