Digital Entrepreneurship as a Driver of Innovation Ecosystems in Developing Countries

Wenaldo Abdi Gunawan; Nila Sari; Andrian Syahputra; Ismail Zikri; Arthur Freeman

doi:10.34306/hky16s83

Penulis

Wenaldo Abdi Gunawan Universitas Potensi Utama Author
Nila Sari Universitas Potensi Utama Author
Andrian Syahputra Universitas Potensi Utama Author
Ismail Zikri Universitas Potensi Utama Author
Arthur Freeman Ilearning Incorporation Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.34306/hky16s83

Kata Kunci:

Digital Entrepreneurship, Innovation Ecosystem, Digital Platform, Developing Countries, Technological Innovation

Abstrak

This abstract is written with the background that the rapid development of digital technology has accelerated the emergence of digital entrepreneurship as a key driver of innovation ecosystems, particularly in developing countries that often face limitations in resources, infrastructure, market access, and institutional support. Digitalization enables entrepreneurs to create value, collaborate, and innovate through digital platforms in a more inclusive and sustainable manner. Based on this background, the object of this research is to analyze the role of digital entrepreneurship in strengthening innovation ecosystems in developing countries and to identify interaction mechanisms among ecosystem actors mediated by digital technology. This research method uses a qualitative approach through a systematic literature review of internationally reputable scientific publications from the last five years, complemented by conceptual analysis to develop an integrated understanding framework. The results of the study show that digital entrepreneurship significantly enhances innovation ecosystems by increasing cross-sector collaboration, accelerating knowledge diffusion, improving business process efficiency, and expanding access to markets and funding opportunities. Digital platforms also help bridge structural gaps commonly found in developing countries. The conclusion of this study concludes that digital entrepreneurship functions not only as a technology-based economic activity but also as a strategic catalyst for building adaptive, inclusive, and sustainable innovation ecosystems, thereby requiring integrated policy support and development strategies at both national and regional levels.

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