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Entrepreneurial Learning in a University Incubator - A single case study with VentureLab

Fuchs, Rosa Maria LU and Wehmeier, Lisa Theresa LU (2019) ENTN39 20191
Department of Business Administration
Abstract
This research has been conducted through a single case study by applying a qualitative research approach on how a university context shapes the way entrepreneurs learn in an incubator. The data was collected through semi-structured interviews and analyzed according to Gioia, Corley and Hamilton (2012). Literature regarding Entrepreneurial Learning through an Experiential and Social Learning Theory lens has been reviewed. Moreover, Incubator theory was included in order to understand the relationship between the factors facilitating Entrepreneurial Learning. This study concludes, research must take the academic context into account when investigating the phenomenon of entrepreneurial learning inside university incubators. Therefore, this... (More)
This research has been conducted through a single case study by applying a qualitative research approach on how a university context shapes the way entrepreneurs learn in an incubator. The data was collected through semi-structured interviews and analyzed according to Gioia, Corley and Hamilton (2012). Literature regarding Entrepreneurial Learning through an Experiential and Social Learning Theory lens has been reviewed. Moreover, Incubator theory was included in order to understand the relationship between the factors facilitating Entrepreneurial Learning. This study concludes, research must take the academic context into account when investigating the phenomenon of entrepreneurial learning inside university incubators. Therefore, this study extends incubator research by investigating its support service effect on entrepreneurial learning in the academic context. Internal network and coaching have been identified to contribute most to entrepreneurial learning of incubatees and can be effectively enhanced by contextual factors: Accessibility, Flexibility, Inclusiveness and Sense of Community. Considering the contextual factors allows incubator managers to better understand entrepreneurs’ learning needs and to design support services accordingly. (Less)
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author
Fuchs, Rosa Maria LU and Wehmeier, Lisa Theresa LU
supervisor
organization
course
ENTN39 20191
year
type
H1 - Master's Degree (One Year)
subject
keywords
Entrepreneurial Learning, University Incubator, Incubator Context, Experiential Learning, Social Learning, Social Capital, Entrepreneurial Knowledge
language
English
id
8982047
date added to LUP
2019-08-06 10:44:51
date last changed
2019-08-06 10:44:51
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  abstract     = {{This research has been conducted through a single case study by applying a qualitative research approach on how a university context shapes the way entrepreneurs learn in an incubator. The data was collected through semi-structured interviews and analyzed according to Gioia, Corley and Hamilton (2012). Literature regarding Entrepreneurial Learning through an Experiential and Social Learning Theory lens has been reviewed. Moreover, Incubator theory was included in order to understand the relationship between the factors facilitating Entrepreneurial Learning. This study concludes, research must take the academic context into account when investigating the phenomenon of entrepreneurial learning inside university incubators. Therefore, this study extends incubator research by investigating its support service effect on entrepreneurial learning in the academic context. Internal network and coaching have been identified to contribute most to entrepreneurial learning of incubatees and can be effectively enhanced by contextual factors: Accessibility, Flexibility, Inclusiveness and Sense of Community. Considering the contextual factors allows incubator managers to better understand entrepreneurs’ learning needs and to design support services accordingly.}},
  author       = {{Fuchs, Rosa Maria and Wehmeier, Lisa Theresa}},
  language     = {{eng}},
  note         = {{Student Paper}},
  title        = {{Entrepreneurial Learning in a University Incubator - A single case study with VentureLab}},
  year         = {{2019}},
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