Tallinn University of Technology

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About the project

Entrepreneurial ecosystems have received rapidly growing scholarly attention and political interests. Yet, extant studies have focused predominantly on place-based dynamics, neglecting the role of digitalization. The Estonian entrepreneurial ecosystem is known for a high level of digitalization. However, we know little about how digitalization catalyzed ecosystem evolution and facilitated interconnectedness between different regions within the country. Against this background, this project aims at examining the role of digitalization in ecosystem evolution with a multi-level approach.   

Objectives & Research Questions

At the macro level, we will explore the hybrid ecosystem architecture. At the meso level, we will identify ecosystem leadership practices performed by key organizations. At the micro level, we will examine individual entrepreneurs’ strategies to mobilize resources embedded in the hybrid architecture. 

InstitutionTallinn University of Technology, School of Business and Governance, Department of Business Administration
Period01.01.2025-31.12.2029 
Grant (for 5 years)116 518 EUR
FunderEstonian Research Council
Funding programPersonal research funding: Start-up grant (PSG)

 

Project team

  • Prof. Aki Harma (principal investigator)
  • Ekaterina Demiankova
  • Dr. Tarmo Koppel
  • Jaime Joel Rodriguez-Santiago
  • Ruzlin Akter
  • Dr. Merli Reidof
  • Marianne Kallaste
  • Olev Tõru
  • Kristine Asu 

External Science Commitee Members

  • Prof. Mari-Klara Stein (TalTech)
  • Külliki Tafel-Viia (Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communication)
  • Prof. Benjamin Müller (Univeristy of Bremen)
  • Prof. Benjamin Spigel (Babson College) 

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