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Nexus between innovation ecosystem and innovation performance

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The business climate is faced with turbulent environment. The situation is more pronounced in the manufacturing sector. The purpose of the study was therefore to investigate the influence of innovation ecosystem (IE) on innovation performance (IP) in manufacturing firms with a focus on major industrial counties in Kenya. Mixed method design was used. The target population was 2,484 employees drawn from 828 firms. Multi-stage sampling was employed to sample 345 employees drawn from 115 firms. Primary data was collected using semi-structured questionnaires, interview schedules and checklists. Data was analysed using smart partial least square. It was concluded that IE has a significant influence on IP. It was therefore recommended that the operating environment should be enhanced for improved competitiveness of the manufacturing sector. The study is useful to the various stakeholders in the manufacturing sector. Further studies should be carried out on how trust can be managed in IE.

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  • Isaac Muiruri Gachanja, 2026. "Nexus between innovation ecosystem and innovation performance," International Journal of Business Innovation and Research, Inderscience Enterprises Ltd, vol. 39(9), pages 1-20.
    • Handle: RePEc:ids:ijbire:v:39:y:2026:i:9:p:1-20
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