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

Ríos Yovera V.R.; Ramos Farroñán E.V.; Arbulú Ballesteros M.A.; Vera Calmet V.G.; Aguilar Armas H.M.; Soto Deza J.M.; Licapa Redolfo R.; Martel Acosta R.; Reyes-Pérez M.D. · Sustainability (Switzerland) (2025) · DOI: 10.3390/su17125365

Resumen

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.

Instituciones: Universidad Nacional de San Cristóbal de Huamanga; Universidad César Vallejo