About 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.

Journal 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.

Journal 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

Aims and Scope

The International Journal of Entrepreneurship and Innovation publishes high-quality research exploring how entrepreneurs, firms, and ecosystems create, develop, and commercialize new ideas, products, services, and business models.

The journal is particularly interested in research that combines entrepreneurial and innovation perspectives with strategic, financial, technological, social, and policy insights.

Topics of Interest

IJEI welcomes submissions in areas including, but not limited to:

Entrepreneurial Opportunity and Cognition
New Venture Creation and Growth
Startup Ecosystems and Regional Entrepreneurship
Entrepreneurial Finance, Venture Capital, and Crowdfunding
Business Incubators and Accelerators
Digital Entrepreneurship
Technology Entrepreneurship and Commercialization
AI-Driven Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Innovation Management and Strategy
Open Innovation and Co-Creation
Corporate Entrepreneurship and Corporate Venturing
Business Model Innovation
Product and Service Innovation
Social Entrepreneurship
Sustainable and Green Entrepreneurship
Women and Inclusive Entrepreneurship
Family Business and Succession
SMEs and Internationalization
Academic Entrepreneurship and University Spin-offs
Technology Transfer and Intellectual Property
Entrepreneurship Education
Entrepreneurial Teams, Networks, and Learning
Frugal and Grassroots Innovation in Emerging Markets
Innovation Policy and Entrepreneurship Support
Entrepreneurial Failure and Resilience
Measurement and Evaluation of Entrepreneurial and Innovation Outcomes

Interdisciplinary Contributions

Interdisciplinary contributions connecting entrepreneurship and innovation with economics, finance, technology, psychology, sociology, or public policy are particularly encouraged.

Editorial and Peer Review Process

Overview

IJEI is committed to maintaining a rigorous, fair, constructive, and transparent editorial process.

Step 1 — Manuscript Submission

Authors submit their manuscript through the journal's online submission system.

Step 2 — Administrative Screening

The Editorial Office checks the submission for completeness, formatting, required declarations, and basic compliance with journal requirements.

Step 3 — Editorial Assessment

The Editor-in-Chief or a designated editor evaluates the manuscript for:

Relevance to IJEI's scope
Academic quality
Originality
Contribution to knowledge
Methodological appropriateness
Overall suitability for peer review

Desk decisions

Manuscripts that clearly fall outside the journal's scope or quality requirements may be declined without external review.

Step 4 — Peer Review

Suitable manuscripts are sent to independent experts for double-blind peer review.

Reviewers evaluate aspects such as originality, methodological rigor, validity, clarity, significance, literature coverage, and contribution to the field.

Step 5 — Editorial Decision

Following peer review, the editor may recommend:

Accept
Minor Revision
Major Revision
Reject

Basis of decisions

Editorial decisions are based on the manuscript's scholarly merit and reviewer assessments. Reviewers provide recommendations, while the final publication decision remains with the responsible editor.

Step 6 — Revision

Authors receiving a revision decision should submit a revised manuscript together with a point-by-point response explaining how reviewer and editor comments have been addressed.

Step 7 — Final Decision

The revised manuscript may be accepted, returned for additional revision, sent for further peer review, or rejected.

Step 8 — Production

Accepted manuscripts undergo production processes that may include copyediting, typesetting, metadata preparation, author proofing, and final publication.

Editorial Office

Contact the Editorial Office

The Editorial Office of the International Journal of Entrepreneurship and Innovation provides assistance concerning manuscript submissions, peer review, journal policies, special issues, publication procedures, and other journal-related enquiries.

General Enquiries

International Journal of Entrepreneurship and Innovation

NextGenIQ Press

Email: contact@nextgeniqpress.com

Website: https://www.nextgeniqpress.com/journals/ijei

Manuscript Enquiries

For questions regarding submissions, manuscript status, revisions, or peer review, please contact the Editorial Office at contact@nextgeniqpress.com, quoting the manuscript ID where available.

Technical Support

For difficulties with the submission platform, account access, manuscript uploads, or other technical issues, please contact the technical support team at contact@nextgeniqpress.com.

Special Issue Enquiries

Researchers interested in proposing a Special Issue should contact the Editorial Office with the proposed title, scope, Guest Editor information, and preliminary topic list.