Student Entrepreneurial Intentions & Academic Ecosystems

Abstract: Entrepreneurship is regarded as a vital factor and an economic driving force for every nation as it fosters job creation and enhances innovation and competitiveness within the workforce. Entrepreneurship endeavors have been emphasized in numerous Western nations and are increasingly receiving focus in developing countries. Numerous studies have recognized entrepreneurial intention (EI) as one of the key indicators of entrepreneurial actions and behaviors. Academic Entrepreneurial Intention (AEI), referring to an academic individual's desire to establish a new company grounded in scientific research findings, has garnered attention from a growing number of entrepreneurship researchers in recent years. Entrepreneurship is regarded as a crucial catalyst for economic expansion. This research examined the impact of academic ecosystem on students' entrepreneurial intentions. Keywords: Entrepreneurship, Academic Ecosystem, Entrepreneurial Intention