Entrepreneurial Ecosystem - Evidence from Bulgaria.
Authors
Yurukov, Nikolay Dimitrov ; Mihneva, Mariela Gincheva
Term
4. term
Publication year
2019
Submitted on
2019-06-06
Abstract
This qualitative master’s thesis examines how an effective entrepreneurial ecosystem can be built and what that implies in Bulgaria’s high-tech context. Drawing on literature on entrepreneurial ecosystems, complemented by Systems of Innovation and cluster theory, the authors develop a theoretical framework. Using 12 interviews with high-tech entrepreneurs and a survey with 44 participants, the study maps key needs and challenges as well as perceived advantages and disadvantages of doing business in Bulgaria. In light of theory and the qualitative evidence, it outlines ways to bridge the gap between best practices and Bulgaria’s reality, including suggestions to address areas such as networks, culture, markets, finance, talent and human capital, support, and policy and regulation. The study concludes that solutions should be holistic and involve all stakeholders in the ecosystem.
Dette kvalitative speciale undersøger, hvordan et effektivt entreprenørskabsøkosystem kan opbygges, og hvad det betyder i en bulgarsk højtech-kontekst. Med udgangspunkt i litteratur om entreprenørskabsøkosystemer, suppleret af teorier om innovationssystemer og klynger, udvikles et teoretisk rammeværk. På baggrund af 12 interviews med iværksættere i højtechbranchen og en spørgeskemaundersøgelse med 44 deltagere kortlægger studiet centrale behov og udfordringer samt oplevede fordele og ulemper ved at drive virksomhed i Bulgarien. I lyset af teori og de kvalitative data skitseres veje til at bygge bro mellem bedste praksis og de faktiske forhold i Bulgarien, herunder forslag til at adressere områder som netværk, kultur, marked, finansiel kapital, talent og menneskelig kapital, støtte og politik/regulering. Konklusionen er, at løsningerne bør være helhedsorienterede og involvere alle økosystemets interessenter.
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