This thesis examines the factors shaping entrepreneurial ecosystems, comparing Silicon Valley and Abu Dhabi. While Silicon Valley benefits from an established innovation culture, Abu Dhabi is a rapidly developing ecosystem, driven by its aim to transition from an oil to a knowledge-based economy. Despite significant investment and government support, Abu Dhabi faces challenges including risk aversion, a preference for public sector jobs, and talent shortages. Using a mixed methods approach with expert interviews and a literature review, this study identifies gaps in Abu Dhabi’s innovation framework. It recommends enhancing ecosystem efficiency by promoting a risk-taking culture, better-integrating universities, and supporting B2B cooperation to elevate Abu Dhabi as a global innovation leader.
Date of Award | 28 Jun 2024 |
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Original language | English |
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Awarding Institution | - Universidade Católica Portuguesa
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Supervisor | Peter V. Rajsingh (Supervisor) |
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- Entrepreneurial ecosystem
- Dynamic capabilities
- Ambidexterity
- Knowledge-based economy
- Abu Dhabi
- Silicon Valley
- Innovation
- Mestrado em Gestão e Administração de Empresas (mestrado internacional)
Building an entrepreneurial ecosystem: factor analysis of Abu Dhabi’s attempt to promote an innovation, knowledge-based economy
Capuder, A. (Student). 28 Jun 2024
Student thesis: Master's Thesis