Shaping Entrepreneural Skills: The Role of Language in the Quadruple Helix

This study examines how language shapes entrepreneurial skills among important stakeholders using the quadruple helix model. The main objective of the study is to examine how particular linguistic patterns and communication tactics influence the formation of a common entrepreneurial vision by promoting or impeding cooperation across academia, business, government, and civil society. The study adopts a mixed-methods approach, integrating quantitative correlational analysis with qualitative case studies, document analysis, and semi-structured interviews A comprehensive discourse analysis was performed on data collected from a limited number of entrepreneurial ventures in order to identify persistent linguistic themes. The findings indicate that a shared, purpose-driven language enhance trust, innovation and collaborative sector-specific while a competitive, specialized communication style hinders collaboration and entrepreneurial initiative. Among the recommendations are best practices for cross-sector communication and the development of a common language toolbox. The conclusion establishes that language is not merely a communication but a foundational mechanism that structures entrepreneurial ecosystems and, when intentionally aligned, promotes innovation and sustainable collaboration.

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Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
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2026-02-01
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https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18501505
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University-Industry-Government Innovation Models
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Shaping Entrepreneural Skills: The Role of Language in the Quadruple Helix

Khadijat Olaniyan-Shobowale, Titilayo Dorcas Ahmed, Sharafdeen Atanda Lawal, Daud Agbolagade Ojeniran
Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
University-Industry-Government Innovation Models
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Shaping Entrepreneural Skills: The Role of Language in the Quadruple Helix

Khadijat Olaniyan-Shobowale, Titilayo Dorcas Ahmed, Sharafdeen Atanda Lawal, Daud Agbolagade Ojeniran
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This study examines how language shapes entrepreneurial skills among important stakeholders using the quadruple helix model. The main objective of the study is to examine how particular linguistic patterns and communication tactics influence the formation of a common entrepreneurial vision by promoting or impeding cooperation across academia, business, government, and civil society. The study adopts a mixed-methods approach, integrating quantitative correlational analysis with qualitative case studies, document analysis, and semi-structured interviews A comprehensive discourse analysis was performed on data collected from a limited number of entrepreneurial ventures in order to identify persistent linguistic themes. The findings indicate that a shared, purpose-driven language enhance trust, innovation and collaborative sector-specific while a competitive, specialized communication style hinders collaboration and entrepreneurial initiative. Among the recommendations are best practices for cross-sector communication and the development of a common language toolbox. The conclusion establishes that language is not merely a communication but a foundational mechanism that structures entrepreneurial ecosystems and, when intentionally aligned, promotes innovation and sustainable collaboration.

Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
Lagos State University (NG)
Industry, innovation and infrastructure
Openalex Percentile: Top 67%
University-Industry-Government Innovation Models
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Shaping Entrepreneural Skills: The Role of Language in the Quadruple Helix — Khadijat Olaniyan-Shobowale, Titilayo Dorcas Ahmed, et al. · Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research) (2026) | TGRS Research Map | TGRS