Rural Development

This paper reveals how the triple helix in rural development is dominated by Minang ethnic entrepreneurs. This research was conducted qualitatively by conducting interviews with every actor involved in rural development (government, academia and industry / entrepreneur / businessman). Research locations in West Sumatra by interviewing the government (related agencies, academics and entrepreneurs). As many as 20 entrepreneurs with the topic of rural development. Academics are also involved, namely by interviewing 4 academics as decision makers and also as researchers on entrepreneurship so far. The results of the study reveal that the Minang ethnic entrepreneurship plays a small role of the government in rural development. Many of the programs launched have not been in accordance with the needs of rural development. In fact, entrepreneurs who have contributed fully to entrepreneurial development in rural areas, both physically and in soft skills development. The limitation of this research is that all actors involved in rural development are still carried out in a small sample with in-depth interviews. For further research, it can involve large samples with quantitative methods. Keywords—triple helix, industry, qualitative, academics,