Technological Entrepreneurship and Territorial Development: Evidence from Urban Ecosystems in Latin America
Keywords:
Technological entrepreneurship, Territorial development, Public policy, Urban innovation, Governance
Abstract
This article examines the impact of technological entrepreneurship on territorial development in urban ecosystems across Latin America, focusing on ten cities in Argentina, Chile, Peru, Uruguay, and Ecuador. Using a descriptive-correlational quantitative methodology, a structured survey was conducted with 450 ecosystem stakeholders, complemented by a document analysis of local policies and institutional strategies. The findings reveal significant heterogeneity across cities, highlighting technological infrastructure, interinstitutional coordination, and territorially adapted public policies as key enabling factors. Persistent gaps were observed in access to financing and policy continuity. The study concludes that technological entrepreneurship can serve as a vector of territorial transformation when integrated with comprehensive strategies, collaborative governance, and stable institutional frameworks.Downloads
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Cómo citar: Autor, 1., Auto, 2. y Autor, 3. (202_). Titulo. International Journal of Management Science & Operation Research (IJMSOR), V(No), ppini-ppfin
Published
2021-01-21
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Hurtado Penagos, N. (2021). Technological Entrepreneurship and Territorial Development: Evidence from Urban Ecosystems in Latin America. IJMSOR: International Journal of Management Science & Operation Research, 10(1), 57-72. Retrieved from https://ijmsoridi.com/index.php/ijmsor/article/view/135
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