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Academic Entrepreneurship Evolution: A Systematic Review of University Incubators and Startup Development (2018–2024)

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  • Verónica Raquel Ríos Yovera

    (Instituto de Investigación en Ciencias y Tecnología, Universidad César Vallejo, Campus Chepén, Trujillo 13001, Peru)

  • Emma Verónica Ramos Farroñán

    (Instituto de Investigación en Ciencias y Tecnología, Universidad César Vallejo, Campus Chepén, Trujillo 13001, Peru)

  • Marco Agustín Arbulú Ballesteros

    (Instituto de Investigación en Ciencias y Tecnología, Universidad César Vallejo, Campus Chepén, Trujillo 13001, Peru)

  • Velia Graciela Vera Calmet

    (Instituto de Investigación en Ciencias y Tecnología, Universidad César Vallejo, Campus Chepén, Trujillo 13001, Peru)

  • Haydee Mercedes Aguilar Armas

    (Instituto de Investigación en Ciencias y Tecnología, Universidad César Vallejo, Campus Chepén, Trujillo 13001, Peru)

  • Julia Marleny Soto Deza

    (Instituto de Investigación en Ciencias y Tecnología, Universidad César Vallejo, Campus Chepén, Trujillo 13001, Peru)

  • Rolando Licapa Redolfo

    (Chemical Engineering Department, Universidad Nacional de San Cristóbal de Huamanga, Ayacucho 05000, Peru)

  • Rafael Martel Acosta

    (Instituto de Investigación en Ciencias y Tecnología, Universidad César Vallejo, Campus Chepén, Trujillo 13001, Peru)

  • Moisés David Reyes-Pérez

    (Instituto de Investigación en Ciencias y Tecnología, Universidad César Vallejo, Campus Chepén, Trujillo 13001, Peru)

Abstract

This study explores the evolution of academic entrepreneurship, emphasizing the crucial role of universities in fostering innovation and economic development. Through a systematic review guided by the PRISMA methodology, the research identifies six critical dimensions in academic entrepreneurship: university entrepreneurial ecosystems, organizational structures, capacity building, impact evaluation, contextual influences, and sustainability. The review highlights the integration of sustainability principles, digital transformation, and innovative financing models as central themes driving contemporary university entrepreneurship. Additionally, it underscores the necessity for adaptive governance frameworks and interdisciplinary collaborations to address diverse socioeconomic contexts. The findings offer theoretical insights and practical recommendations for policymakers and university administrators, with the aim of enhancing the design and implementation of effective entrepreneurial ecosystems. This work contributes to a deeper understanding of the mechanisms and strategies that enable universities to act as catalysts for innovation and sustainable economic growth.

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  • Verónica Raquel Ríos Yovera & Emma Verónica Ramos Farroñán & Marco Agustín Arbulú Ballesteros & Velia Graciela Vera Calmet & Haydee Mercedes Aguilar Armas & Julia Marleny Soto Deza & Rolando Licapa Re, 2025. "Academic Entrepreneurship Evolution: A Systematic Review of University Incubators and Startup Development (2018–2024)," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 17(12), pages 1-24, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jsusta:v:17:y:2025:i:12:p:5365-:d:1676101
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