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This integrative review explores entrepreneurial resilience by examining its formation and manifestation within the cultural context of Minangkabau matrilineal Muslim society in West Sumatra, Indonesia. While existing literature often defines resilience through a Western, individual-centric perspective, this study argues that entrepreneurial resilience can also be understood as a culturally embedded and socially reinforced process. Drawing on 12 peer-reviewed articles published between 2017 and 2024, the review identifies key cultural, psychological, and structural elements influencing resilience among Minangkabau entrepreneurs. Using an integrative review methodology, the study synthesizes interdisciplinary insights to develop a conceptual model linking cultural foundations, individual traits, social support systems, and entrepreneurial performance. The findings reveal that resilience among Minangkabau entrepreneurs— particularly women—is shaped by kinship ties, community trust, spiritual beliefs, and local traditions such as merantau (migration). The study concludes that entrepreneurial resilience in this context is not merely a personal trait, but a dynamic, evolving process embedded in cultural identity and collective values. This review contributes to the ongoing discourse on culturally grounded entrepreneurship and offers new propositions for future research and support programs targeting ethnic entrepreneurs in Indonesia and beyond.

This study aims to explore how young women in a collective Muslim culture, interpret, use, and evaluate local products, particularly in the context of cultural identity and adoption. Using a qualitative approach through focus group discussions (FGDs) involving 15 informants, this study found that local products are not only viewed as consumer goods but also have symbolic value that represents cultural identity and pride for young women. However, there are various barriers such as limited distribution, lack of digital promotion, inconsistent quality, and the perception that traditional products are only relevant for certain occasions and older generations. On the other hand, there is hope that local products can be modified in line with modern trends, marketed through cafes or lifestyle spaces, and packaged in a way that is more appealing to the younger generation. The results of this study show that women’s emotional attachment to local products would affect their loyalty, although practical and aesthetic factors remain significant. These findings are expected to contribute to the development of SME strategies based on local culture, making them more adaptive to new lifestyles of the younger generation.

Entrepreneurial resilience and innovation are crucial factors in maintaining business performance, particularly in disaster-prone areas. This study examines how religiosity and entrepreneurial resilience influence innovation and, in turn, business performance among Minangkabau women entrepreneurs in earthquake-prone areas of West Sumatra, Indonesia. This study employed a quantitative approach. Data were collected from 90 micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) through a survey. After data collection, analysis was conducted using partial least squares (PLS). The results indicate that entrepreneurial resilience has a positive and significant influence on innovation capacity, and innovation serves as a bridge to improving business performance. Innovation has been shown to provide a strong impetus for business performance. Conversely, religiosity has not been shown to directly influence innovation or business performance. The research results also show that an entrepreneur’s resilience contributes more to business success through innovative actions. Meanwhile, religiosity plays a more important role as a moral and ethical foundation for business management, rather than as a factor that directly improves business performance. This study enriches entrepreneurship studies by presenting cultural, spiritual, and environmental perspectives, and offers practical input for strengthening the role of women entrepreneurs in disaster-prone areas.

Purpose: This study aims to examine the relationships between digital competencies, religiosity and entrepreneurial orientation (EO) (e.g. risk-taking and perseverance), self-efficacy, resilience and entrepreneurial intention (EI) by considering educational background (STEM/non-STEM) as a basis for comparison from the lenses of human capital and social cognitive theory. Design/methodology/approach: The present study uses a quantitative approach by analyzing the data with partial least squares from 663 students from universities in Indonesia – 336 from students with science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) backgrounds and 327 from non-STEM. Findings: It was found that there are no significant differences between those who have STEM and non-STEM backgrounds in the relationships between digital competencies and EI. Interestingly, religiosity has played a role in enhancing EI. We also discussed the findings and the context of Indonesia as an emerging economy. Research limitations/implications: Respondents from this study come from two universities in Indonesia. Therefore, more comparisons from other countries can be conducted. The limited role of educational background in this study can provide some important implications, including the appropriate policies to foster well-educated and future technology-based entrepreneurs. Originality/value: This is among the first studies comparing people with STEM and non-STEM backgrounds in the relationships between digital competencies, religiosity, EO and EI from human capital and social cognitive theory lenses.

This study explores the role of human capital, social media, and open innovation in shaping innovation performance among Minangkabau culinary entrepreneurs in West Sumatra. Using a qualitative approach through in-depth interviews and field observations across five regions, the study examines how traditional skills and experiential knowledge are transformed through digital technologies. The findings reveal that human capital serves as the primary driver of innovation, while social media mediates open innovation by enabling idea exchange, customer feedback, and network expansion. Human–technology interactions allow entrepreneurs to preserve cultural identity while enhancing market adaptability. This study contributes to the understanding of culturally embedded innovation in the posthuman era.

Type of the article: Research Article This study investigates the determinants of technology business incubator (TBI) performance in Indonesia using the Resource-Based View (RBV) framework. Startups play a vital role in fostering innovation, yet their sustainability is often challenged by weak managerial capacity, limited access to finance, and fragile networks. Business incubators are designed to mitigate these barriers by providing infrastructure, mentoring, and strategic connections, but their performance varies widely. This research aims to identify which internal and external resources most strongly influence incubator outcomes in the Indonesian context. A quantitative design was employed, with data collected from 100 incubators across government, university, and private institutions. Structured questionnaires were administered to incubator leaders and managers, and responses were analyzed using Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM). The constructs examined included infrastructure, networking, incubator capabilities, and linkages with universities, with measurement validity and reliability confirmed through composite reliability, average variance extracted (AVE), and discriminant validity tests. The findings show that networking (β = 0.417, p = 0.001) and infrastructure (β = 0.342, p = 0.012) have significant positive effects on incubator performance. In contrast, incubator capabilities (β = 0.162, p = 0.119) and linkages with universities (β = 0.087, p = 0.263) were statistically insignificant, indicating these resources may not directly enhance performance in the current Indonesian setting. The study contributes theoretically by reaffirming RBV as a robust framework for explaining incubator success in emerging economies. Practically, it highlights the priority of investing in strong networks and quality infrastructure to strengthen incubators and accelerate the growth of Indonesia’s startup ecosystem.

Purpose: This study examines the relationship between technology readiness and acceptance of artificial intelligence (AI) among young, high-growth small business owners in Indonesia as an emerging market and developing economy. Design/methodology/approach: A quantitative research approach was employed, using data from 278 respondents comprising millennials and Generation Z. The data were analyzed using SmartPLS through the lenses of the technology readiness and acceptance model and generational cohort theory. Findings: The findings indicate that technology readiness and acceptance are important predictors of the ability and willingness to adopt new technologies. Both millennials and Generation Z show shared behavioral patterns in their responses to AI, which offers insights into technology adoption and societal change within emerging economies. These generational commonalities highlight the potential of young entrepreneurs as drivers of innovation and growth. Originality/value: This study integrates the technology readiness and acceptance model with generational cohort theory to assess the preparedness of small business owners for adopting new technologies. It further examines how social transformations and generational dynamics shape entrepreneurial behavior. The findings contribute to the literature on generational differences by highlighting young entrepreneurs as main drivers of opportunity-based entrepreneurship in developing market contexts.

In the context of rapid technological advancement and the global rise of entrepreneurship, business incubators have become essential mechanisms for supporting technology-based startups, particularly in emerging economies. These incubators play a strategic role in bridging resource gaps, fostering innovation, and enhancing the survival and growth of early-stage ventures. Despite their increasing importance, there remains a limited understanding of how incubator performance directly influences startup outcomes. This study addresses that gap through a comprehensive bibliometric analysis of 920 scholarly articles published between 2010 and 2022, sourced from Scopus and Google Scholar. Using VOSviewer, the analysis identifies key research trends, influential publications, and thematic clusters related to incubator performance. The findings reveal a significant increase in research activity over the past decade, with a peak in 2018, and a strong concentration of publications in journals focused on technology transfer and innovation management. Prominent themes include academic entrepreneurship, incubator performance, technology transfer offices, and the role of innovation ecosystems involving academia, industry, and government. These themes highlight the multifaceted nature of incubator success and the importance of cross-sector collaboration. The study also emphasizes the need for integrated evaluation frameworks to enhance incubator effectiveness and guide institutional and policy-level strategies. The novelty of this research lies in its synthesis of bibliometric insights to propose future research directions and methodological improvements for assessing incubator performance. By mapping the intellectual landscape of incubator research, this study contributes to a deeper understanding of how incubators can be optimized to support sustainable startup development and economic growth in emerging markets.