EDITORIAL - ENTREPRENEURIAL INNOVATION IN THE DIGITAL ECOSYSTEM: FROM ACADEMIC INCUBATION TO ORGANIZATIONAL COMPETENCE

Authors

  • Carlos Miguel Oliveira (1) ISLA -Polytechnic Institute of Management and Technology, Vila Nova De Gaia, Portugal | CEOS – Centre for Organisational and Social Studies of the Polytechnic of Porto, Portugal https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0166-686X
  • Marco Lamas (1) ISLA -Polytechnic Institute of Management and Technology, Vila Nova De Gaia, Portugal | (2) ISCAP - School of Accounting and Administration of Porto, Polytechnic Institute of Porto | (3) CEOS – Centre for Organisational and Social Studies of the Polytechnic of Porto, Portugal https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7365-2016
  • Jorge Remondes (2) ISCAP - School of Accounting and Administration of Porto, Polytechnic Institute of Porto | (3) CEOS – Centre for Organisational and Social Studies of the Polytechnic of Porto, Portugal https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5259-4379

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.61282/mir.v3i1.58

Abstract

Entrepreneurship continues to be a key driver of economic and social transformation worldwide, particularly as digital technologies reshape traditional business models and ecosystems (Autio et al., 2018). The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated digital adoption while exposing vulnerabilities in startup development, organizational management, and skills readiness (Crammond, 2025). In this context, research that deepens our understanding of entrepreneurial competencies, digital transformation, lean management, and product strategy is more vital than ever. This volume gathers four contributions that illuminate different facets of these complex and interrelated challenges in contemporary entrepreneurial practice and education.

Recent empirical studies emphasize the pivotal role of digital transformation in revitalizing entrepreneurial ecosystems and enhancing firm innovation capacities (Kraus et al., 2023; Bhuiyan & Akter, 2024). Digital entrepreneurship is not only about adopting technologies but also about fostering entrepreneurial orientation that drives disruptive innovation and competitive advantage in volatile markets (Kraus et al., 2023). Moreover, higher education institutions are increasingly recognized as critical actors in equipping entrepreneurial talent with both digital and managerial competencies, thereby nurturing resilience and adaptability in emerging ventures (Bulto et al., 2025). Lean management principles have further been integrated into educational settings to advance quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement, reinforcing the alignment between academic curricula and evolving marketplace demands (Hariyani, 2025). These dynamics make it imperative to explore frameworks and methodologies that support entrepreneurs and institutions in navigating complex digital and innovation landscapes.

This issue features four research papers spanning university-based startup development, lean management in higher education, e-commerce product selection frameworks, and digital competency matrices for IT professionals.

Author Biographies

Carlos Miguel Oliveira, (1) ISLA -Polytechnic Institute of Management and Technology, Vila Nova De Gaia, Portugal | CEOS – Centre for Organisational and Social Studies of the Polytechnic of Porto, Portugal

Carlos Miguel Oliveira is Coordinating Professor at ISLA – Polytechnic Institute of Management and Technology. He has held a PhD in Management since 2014 and has held various management positions at ISLA. Currently, in addition to teaching, he is Director of the School of Management. He is a researcher at CEOS – Centre for Organisational and Social Studies at the Polytechnic Institute of Porto. He is editor-in-chief of Management in Review. His research focuses on business strategy, human resource management, and entrepreneurship. He has published several scientific articles in international journals and conferences.

Marco Lamas, (1) ISLA -Polytechnic Institute of Management and Technology, Vila Nova De Gaia, Portugal | (2) ISCAP - School of Accounting and Administration of Porto, Polytechnic Institute of Porto | (3) CEOS – Centre for Organisational and Social Studies of the Polytechnic of Porto, Portugal

Post-Doc in Education (Entrepreneurship) from Porto University, PhD in Education (Entrepreneurship) from Santiago de Compostela University and a Degree in International Relations and Cooperation from Fernando Pessoa University.
He is a Senior Professor at ISLA-Instituto Politécnico de Gestão e Tecnologia (ISLA-IPGT), where he leads the Business and Innovation LAB (BIL) and is the Director of the Master's Degree in Management, and the Director of the Postgraduate course in Entrepreneurship: Tech Startups, and Visiting Senior Professor at ISCAP -P.Porto (Instituto Politécnico do Porto). As a researcher, he is a member of the Centre for Intercultural Studies (CEI) and the Centre for Organisational and Social Studies of the Polytechnic of Porto (CEOS.PP), both of which are part of ISCAP of Porto, as well as the Research Centre of ISLA-IPGT, where he serves as the Management Unit Coordinator. He is a member of the editorial board of the scientific journal MiR - Management in Review (https://managementinreview.org/). He regularly participates in international scientific conferences, presenting papers, and serves on scientific committees. He has supervised Master's degree work and served on juries for Master's and PhD exams. He is an editor and reviewer for scientific journals.
He is a founding member of the international project SHINE - Scaling Higher Education Innovation for Europe (https://shine-project.eu/), Advisory Council Member of Santander X Explorer, and Advisor of the Board of AI for Africa (https://aifat.org/). He is recognised as an EntreComp Practitioner by EntreCompEurope, a project co-funded by the COSME program of the European Union and Early Warning Europe Mentor. He is certified as a Senior Marketer with specialisation in the Academy by APPM - Portuguese Association of Marketing Professionals. He is a certified business coach by the European Coaching Association (ECA), a mentor, a management consultant, and an accredited trainer (IEFP and CCPFC) in Entrepreneurship and Management. He is a certified trainer of trainers and teachers (Entrepreneurship). He regularly participates as a speaker in seminars and conferences, and as a jury member in idea competitions.

Jorge Remondes, (2) ISCAP - School of Accounting and Administration of Porto, Polytechnic Institute of Porto | (3) CEOS – Centre for Organisational and Social Studies of the Polytechnic of Porto, Portugal

Jorge Remondes de Sousa completed his PhD in Communication at the University of Vigo in 2009. He is a Professor at the Instituto Superior de Contabilidade e Administração do Porto/Instituto Politécnico do Porto and an Integrated Researcher at CEOS/PP - Centro de Estudos Organizacionais e Sociais do Politécnico do Porto. He is the editor-in-chief of the International Journal of Marketing, Communication and New Media and the Web of Science Journal. He has published articles in scientific journals indexed by SCOPUS and Web of Science, papers in conference proceedings, and chapters in technical and scientific books. He has more than two hundred technical production items. Participated in the ERASMUS+ program for teachers. He has supervised master's theses in Economics, Management, and Communication Sciences. He has received two awards and/or honours. Works in the areas of Management and Marketing. He has collaborated with others on co-authored scientific papers as part of his professional activities. The most frequent terms in his curriculum contextualising her scientific, technological, and artistic-cultural output are Marketing, Communication, Management, and Technology.

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Published

2025-11-30

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Oliveira, C. M., Lamas, M., & Remondes, J. (2025). EDITORIAL - ENTREPRENEURIAL INNOVATION IN THE DIGITAL ECOSYSTEM: FROM ACADEMIC INCUBATION TO ORGANIZATIONAL COMPETENCE. Management in Review, 3(1), 1–3. https://doi.org/10.61282/mir.v3i1.58

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Vol. 3 No. 1 (2025): Entrepreneurial Innovation in the Digital Ecosystem: from Academic Incubation to Organizational Competence

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