The future of entrepreneurial ecosystems research: Toward a policy-oriented research agenda
Publication date
2025-06
Authors
Hess, Sophia
Wurth, Bernd
Stam, Erik
Giones, Ferran
Fini, Riccardo
Cavallo, Angelo
Wahl, Andreas
Bosma, N.S.
Theodoraki, Christina
Chabaud, Didier
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Abstract
Entrepreneurial ecosystem (EE) research has contributed to reshaping entrepreneurial policy and practice. Despite significant translational efforts, the gap between theory and actionable policy seems to be widening. This paper adopts a collaborative approach and critically reflects on the alignment of EE research with practical policy needs, structured around an interactive round-robin brainstorming with 58 EE scholars (i.e., 12 authors and 46 additional experts). We examine policy adoption in the context of EE, discussing the challenges and evolution of research methods, data, and theory. We propose a future policy-oriented research agenda, validated and prioritized by European policymakers, to ensure that EE research effectively informs entrepreneurship policy.
Keywords
Entrepreneurial ecosystem, Policy, Research agenda, Round-robin brainstorming, Business and International Management, Management of Technology and Innovation, SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Hess, S, Wurth, B, Stam, E, Giones, F, Fini, R, Cavallo, A, Wahl, A, Bosma, N, Theodoraki, C, Chabaud, D, Brem, A & Kuckertz, A 2025, 'The future of entrepreneurial ecosystems research : Toward a policy-oriented research agenda', Journal of Business Venturing Insights, vol. 23, e00538. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jbvi.2025.e00538