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Institutional Roles in Startup Development and Sustainable Growth: Creating the Entrepreneurship Ecosystem

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  • Maslina Abdul Aziz

    (Faculty of Computer and Mathematical Science, University Technology MARA, 40450 Shah Alam)

  • Rohana Zur

    (Faculty Of Creative Arts and Design, University Technology MARA, 40450 Shah Alam)

  • Mohd Azuan Mohd Alias

    (Faculty Of Hotel & Tourism Management, University Technology MARA, 40450 Shah Alam)

  • Mohamad Idham Md Razak

    (Faculty of Business Management University Technology MARA, 40450 Shah Alam)

Abstract

This study examines how entrepreneurship programs are developed and how successful they are in higher education, with an emphasis on the function of institutional support. Incubator platforms, supportive infrastructure, and strategic initiatives are examined in relation to the formation and viability of student-led businesses. The study examines the relationship between academic-industry partnerships, institutional frameworks, and the larger entrepreneurial ecosystem using real-world program experiences. The study also looks at how these programs support national strategies like Malaysia’s Dasar Keusahawanan Negara 2030 (DKN 2030) and help achieve important Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), especially SDG 4 (Quality Education) and SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth). The findings highlight the potential of higher education institutions to drive innovation, create decent employment opportunities, and promote inclusive economic development through targeted entrepreneurial programmes. This study offers practical recommendations for educators, researchers, policymakers, and practitioners working to enhance the effectiveness of university-based entrepreneurship in Malaysia and beyond.

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  • Maslina Abdul Aziz & Rohana Zur & Mohd Azuan Mohd Alias & Mohamad Idham Md Razak, 2025. "Institutional Roles in Startup Development and Sustainable Growth: Creating the Entrepreneurship Ecosystem," International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), vol. 9(6), pages 1258-1265, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:bcp:journl:v:9:y:2025:issue-6:p:1258-1265
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