Innovation ecosystem for SMES in ICT industry

Abstract

Since in the today's economy world, the necessity of entrepreneurship in small and medium-sized enterprises is important in many countries in terms of employment creation, in this regard, attention to entrepreneurship and innovation in small and medium-sized (SME) enterprises, are the most effective factors in the development of economic and social systems of each country.  The present study aims at identifying and defining the dimensions and components of the ecosystem of entrepreneurship and innovation in accordance with the requirements of the country in Iran, in order to develop and improve the strategies and policies for developing entrepreneurial technology in small and medium-sized enterprises. In this study, using an estimate from the entrepreneurship and innovative ecosystems and comparing it with the ecosystem of other countries with similar conditions to Iran, we will come up with a professional structure, including the common aspects of their models and criteria, and by examining the factors that play the vital role of innovation and entrepreneurship of Iranians, we will make the feasibility and design of the innovation ecosystem feasible in ICT industry as a strategic planning for the creation of an entrepreneurship and innovation ecosystem in SMEs of ICT industry. This study will try to prepare an entrepreneurship and innovation ecosystem with the help of information technology and encourage small and innovative business startups as well as innovation and entrepreneurship in an environment of entrepreneurship ecosystems based on digital innovation and communication and information technologies will be formed.