1About the Journal

The International Journal of Entrepreneurship and Innovation (IJEI) is an international, peer-reviewed scholarly journal published by NextGenIQ Press. The journal provides a multidisciplinary platform for advancing research on entrepreneurship, new venture creation, innovation, and the ecosystems that support them.

IJEI aims to connect entrepreneurship and innovation theory with the practice of founders, firms, investors, universities, and governments. The journal welcomes theoretical, empirical, methodological, and applied research that examines how new ventures emerge and grow, how organizations innovate, and how institutions and policies shape entrepreneurial activity.

Particular attention is given to research addressing startup ecosystems, entrepreneurial finance, digital and technology entrepreneurship, open and corporate innovation, social and sustainable entrepreneurship, technology transfer and academic entrepreneurship, family business, and innovation in emerging economies.

The journal encourages interdisciplinary research involving management, economics, finance, strategy, psychology, sociology, engineering, public policy, and related disciplines.

IJEI seeks contributions from researchers, academics, entrepreneurs, investors, industry professionals, and policymakers worldwide.

2Journal Objectives

The journal aims to:

• Advance theoretical and practical understanding of entrepreneurship and innovation.
• Promote interdisciplinary research connecting entrepreneurship, innovation, technology, and policy.
• Examine the economic, organizational, and societal implications of entrepreneurial and innovative activity.
• Encourage inclusive, responsible, and sustainable entrepreneurship and innovation.
• Provide an international platform for researchers, entrepreneurs, and practitioners.
• Support research addressing contemporary and emerging challenges for new ventures and innovating organizations.

3Journal Information

• Full title: International Journal of Entrepreneurship and Innovation (IJEI)
• Publisher: NextGenIQ Press
• Peer review: Double-blind peer review
• Access model: Open access
• License: Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)
• Publication model: Continuous online publication
• Language: English
• Submission fee: None