Entrepreneurial Ecosystems, Resilience, and Sustainable Business Growth: An Empirical Analysis

ABSTRACT This study investigates the combined influence of the entrepreneurial ecosystem and entrepreneurial resilience on business growth, highlighting their relevance to the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDG 8 and SDG 9). In the context of economic uncertainty, understanding how external support systems and internal entrepreneurial capabilities interact is critical for fostering sustainable enterprise development. Data were collected from entrepreneurs using a structured survey, and quantitative analysis was conducted to examine the relationships among the entrepreneurial ecosystem, resilience, and firm growth. The results reveal that both ecosystem quality and individual resilience positively influence business growth, with the ecosystem playing a more dominant role. Moreover, resilience shapes entrepreneurs' perceptions of their surrounding ecosystem, enhancing their ability to leverage available resources effectively. These findings underscore the importance of robust institutional support, innovation‐driven infrastructure, and collaborative networks elements central to SDG 9 as well as the role of adaptability and perseverance in achieving sustained economic growth in line with SDG 8. This research provides practical insights for policymakers, educators, and ecosystem developers seeking to strengthen entrepreneurial performance and promote sustainable business growth, particularly in emerging economies.