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Effect of Entrepreneurship Ecosystem on Entrepreneurial Intention of Students in Case of Ethiopian Universities

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of entrepreneurship ecosystem on entrepreneurial intentions of Ethiopian university students. A survey questionnaire was used to collect data and analyzed through both descriptive and inferential statistics methods of data analysis. Principal Component Analysis (PCA) was used initially to extract important dimensions from the dataset; the hypothesized associations were then verified using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM). The finding of the study shows that entrepreneurial ecosystem have a significant and positive influence on students’ entrepreneurial intention in Ethiopian universities. Specifically, this study demonstrates that industry collaboration was the strongest predictor of entrepreneurial intention, followed by entrepreneurial support, entrepreneurial education, and availability and accessibility of incubation centers.

Source: Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)

DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.17760916

Authors: Adissu Ketemaw, Shimeles Zewdie, Mekonnen Bogale

Institution: Jimma 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, Quality education, Industry, innovation and infrastructure

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W7107952615

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