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Living on an Island: Start-ups, spatial heterogeneity and remote entrepreneurial ecosystems

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: In this paper we focus specifically on start-ups in remote island entrepreneurial ecosystems (EEs) and consider the differences between these entrepreneurs compared to their mainland Scottish and UK counterparts. We find that Island new start-up entrepreneurs tend to be older, less well educated, more likely to be female, and less likely to be from an ethnic minority. They borrow similar amounts of start-up capital than their mainland counterparts and are equally likely to survive. Despite their geographical remoteness, this suggests that entrepreneurial activity makes a meaningful contribution to their respective EEs. • This paper focuses on start-ups in remote island entrepreneurial ecosystems (EEs). • It finds that Island new start-up entrepreneurs tend to be older, less well educated, more likely to be female, and less likely to be from an ethnic minority. • They borrow similar amounts of start-up capital than their mainland counterparts and are equally likely to survive. • Entrepreneurial activity is salient feature of the Scottish Islands, making a valuable contribution to their respective EEs.

Source: Journal of Rural Studies

DOI: 10.1016/j.jrurstud.2024.103417

Authors: Marc Cowling, Ross Brown, Stefanos Ioannou

Institution: Oxford Brookes University

Language: English

Topic: Entrepreneurship Studies and Influences

Subfield: Management of Technology and Innovation

Field: Business, Management and Accounting

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Decent work and economic growth, Reduced inequalities

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,890