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Sub-ecosystem coupling in Sherbrooke’s entrepreneurial ecosystem: a network perspective

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  • Karim Messeghem

    (MRM-EPME - Montpellier Research in Management - Entrepreneuriat et PME - MRM - Montpellier Research in Management - UPVD - Université de Perpignan Via Domitia - UM - Université de Montpellier, UM - Université de Montpellier)

  • Laurence Cloutier

    (Labex Entreprendre - UM - Université de Montpellier, SCOOL - Coopérative de recherches en Sciences Humaines et Sociales)

Abstract

This study enriches entrepreneurial ecosystem (EE) theorisation by integrating complex adaptive systems (CAS) theory with social network analysis (SNA) to address a key gap: the conceptual and empirical understanding of entrepreneurial sub-ecosystems and their relational dynamics. Focusing on the Sherbrooke EE in Canada, the study identifies three main sub-ecosystems: academic, business and entrepreneurial support. SNA highlights the centrality of the University of Sherbrooke, the pivotal brokerage role of the entrepreneurial support sub-ecosystem and differentiated degrees of external openness. These findings clarify how anchoring, intermediation, and openness structure EE dynamics and offer actionable insights for policymakers and ecosystem stakeholders.

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  • Karim Messeghem & Laurence Cloutier, 2026. "Sub-ecosystem coupling in Sherbrooke’s entrepreneurial ecosystem: a network perspective," Post-Print hal-05791737, HAL.
    • Handle: RePEc:hal:journl:hal-05791737
    DOI: 10.1080/00343404.2026.2681660
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