Digital entrepreneurial dynamic capability and technology venture creation capability among university students
Published: October 3, 2026
Abstract
This study examines the effect of digital entrepreneurial dynamic capability on students’ technology venture creation capability, considering the mediating role of innovative behavior and the moderating role of university entrepreneurial ecosystem support. Data from 250 students were analyzed using SPSS and PROCESS. The results confirm positive direct effects and the mediating role of innovative behavior. University entrepreneurial ecosystem support positively affects innovative behavior but negatively moderates the relationship between digital entrepreneurial dynamic capability and innovative behavior. The study recommends entrepreneurship support that strengthens students’ autonomy and capacity to take action.
Keywords
digital entrepreneurial dynamic capabilityinnovative behaviortechnology venturesuniversity entrepreneurial ecosystemstudents
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