Scholars are always searching for better data, new models and novel theories. This special
issue presents new empirical approaches for studying local entrepreneurial ecosystems …

We present a novel framework for studying the evolving role of entrepreneurial finance over
the stages of emergence for a regional entrepreneurial ecosystem. Drawing on …

Several countries across the globe are integrating entrepreneurship practices like
technology business incubation and acceleration programmes to spur economic …

The R&D policy instrument mix concept has become increasingly important for
understanding how public R&D support drives firm-level R&D. To-date, empirical studies …

This paper delves into the multi-faceted relationship between large-scale institutional
programs designed to alleviate financial constraints for small businesses and their extended …

Darwin published the Origin of the Species in 1859 based on observations and samples
from the voyage of the HMS Beagle in the early 1830s. It took more than two decades of …

Notwithstanding the impact of sustainable innovation on environmental management, its
bearing on industrial performance remains hypothetical. Our study seeks to empirically …

In current socio-economic contexts characterised by high levels of uncertainty, the role of
R&D policies to foster innovation becomes crucial. However, increased uncertainty …

This paper evaluates the impact of awarding a second investment grant to the same firm. We
implement a Regression Discontinuity Design strategy using a rich firm-level administrative …

The UK has adopted aspects of the US SBIR programme which was established in 1982.
The UK version of the programme, established in 2001 was titled the Small Business …