scholarly journals VALORIZATION OF RESEARCH AND SCIENTIFIC INNOVATION RESULTS AS FACTOR OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT OF AFRICAN AGRICULTURE: THE EXAMPLE OF BURKINA FASO

Afrika Focus ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 32 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Abdoulazize Banhoro ◽  
Rasmata Nana ◽  
Mahamadi Hamed Ouedraogo ◽  
Mahamadou Sawadogo
Keyword(s):  
Burkina Faso ◽  
Agricultural Development ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
International Markets ◽  
Management Plan ◽  
Research Results ◽  
Start Up ◽  
Scientific Innovation ◽  
African Agriculture ◽  
Start Ups

During the 1980s, many development partners in Africa were preoccupied by the application of research results to agricultural development. In Burkina Faso, this awareness led to set structures and mechanisms for the promotion of research results. From the synthesis of critical analyses ofthe valorization system, it appears that the valorization concept is polysemous. In addition, therehas been strong evolution in the mechanisms for promoting research results, development has also been hampered by certain shortcomings. Thus we propose, as a main track for a successful valorization policy, the creation of start-ups constituted of young professionals who possess skills that are specific and complementary. Young university-educated professionals are equipped to understand the new technologies of production and agricultural transformation. With an effective management plan the start-ups they represent could foster an effective application of research results, to improve food security and enhance the competitiveness of Burkina’s agricultural products on international markets. KEY WORDS: VALORIZATION, POLYSEMOUS, START-UP, AGRICULTURE

scholarly journals Valorization of Research and Scientific Innovation Results as Factor of Sustainable Development of African Agriculture: the Example of Burkina Faso

Afrika Focus ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 32 (2) ◽  
pp. 7-24
Author(s):  
Abdoulazize Banhoro ◽  
Rasmata Nana ◽  
Mahamadi Hamed Ouedraogo ◽  
Mahamadou Sawadogo
Keyword(s):  
Burkina Faso ◽  
Agricultural Development ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
International Markets ◽  
Management Plan ◽  
Research Results ◽  
Scientific Innovation ◽  
Main Track ◽  
African Agriculture ◽  
Start Ups

During the 1980s, many development partners in Africa were preoccupied by the application of research results to agricultural development. In Burkina Faso, this awareness led to set structures and mechanisms for the promotion of research results. From the synthesis of critical analyses of the valorization system, it appears that the valorization concept is polysemous. In addition, there has been strong evolution in the mechanisms for promoting research results, development has also been hampered by certain shortcomings. Thus we propose, as a main track for a successful valorization policy, the creation of start-ups constituted of young professionals who possess skills that are specific and complementary. Young university-educated professionals are equipped to understand the new technologies of production and agricultural transformation. With an effective management plan the start-ups they represent could foster an effective application of research results, to improve food security and enhance the competitiveness of Burkina’s agricultural products on international markets.

scholarly journals INNOVATIONS AND BUSINESS ACTIVITIES OF SLOVAK START-UP ENTERPRISES

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ladislav Mura ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Driving Force ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Business Environment ◽  
Added Value ◽  
Entrepreneurial Activity ◽  
Research Results ◽  
Start Up ◽  
Innovative Products ◽  
Start Ups ◽  
Integrate Research

An essential part of the corporate sector is formed by small and highly innovative enterprises, the start-ups. They introduce highly innovative activities, new solutions, integrate research results into their activities, as well as apply new technologies in their everyday practice. Start-ups are increasingly popular in different sectors of the national economy since they are a vital part of the entrepreneurial environment. The entrepreneurial activity of start-ups focuses on highly innovative products or services with high added value for the target customer. The main goal of the current paper is to target the innovative activity of Slovak start-ups. The paper presents partial results of the research conducted by targeting Slovak start-ups. The research results conclude that innovative start-ups are the driving force of the entrepreneurial sector. The innovative activities of these businesses rank them among the highly competitive and successful players on the market, even in a challenging business environment.

scholarly journals Business ideas in start-ups

2020 ◽  
Vol 83 ◽  
pp. 01063
Author(s):  
Štefan Slávik
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Legal Protection ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Development Cycle ◽  
Start Up ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Start Ups

Start-up is a modern entrepreneurship form designed to realize original business ideas, mostly based on new technologies and the Internet. It evolves in the development cycle, which is determined by the business idea development cycle and the financing cycle. The purpose of the paper is to describe and analyse the business idea. The business idea is characterized by its content, circumstances of its origin, degree of originality and evidence of this originality. Start-ups are dominated by business ideas based on the application of information and communication technologies, the business idea is most often created by combining professional and business experience, but its originality is from the international point of view only average and the level of legal protection is quite rare.

scholarly journals Wyzwania definicyjne start-upów

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 ◽  
pp. 54-66
Author(s):  
Magdalena Andrejczuk
Keyword(s):  
Boundary Conditions ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Market Sector ◽  
Common Definition ◽  
Start Up ◽  
The Face ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Start Ups

In recent years, with the development of entrepreneurship, a new concept has been coined — a start-up (or a startup). Because of the lack one common definition thereof, some questions emerge: Is any newly established company a start-up, or does this term refer only to companies fromthe branch/market sector of new technologies, or maybe there are other decisive requirements? The significance of this issue follows research and analysis of the entities are undertaken and also in the face of work on Prosta Spółka Akcyjna (a new legalform for economic entities of the discussed kind). The aim of the article is to present various ways of defining start-ups present in the subject literature, but also in various initiatives and activities organized in the start-up community. On this basis, an attempt is made to determine the boundary conditions of the concept of start-up and to characterize it

Challenges of the Internationalization Strategy of a Technology-Based International New Venture

2019 ◽  
pp. 467-489 ◽  
Author(s):  
Luciana Costa Fernandes ◽  
Cristiana Pereira ◽  
Daniela Simões ◽  
António Carrizo Moreira
Keyword(s):  
International Markets ◽  
New Venture ◽  
International New Venture ◽  
Entry Modes ◽  
Foreign Markets ◽  
Mode Of Entry ◽  
Start Up ◽  
Relationship Orientation ◽  
Internationalization Strategy ◽  
Start Ups

The present study seeks to analyze the behavior of a technological start-up regarding its entry modes in foreign markets. It is based on the case study of a company in the field of 3D printing and takes into account the analysis of topics such as the internationalization of start-ups and modes of entry in foreign markets, considering several theories of internationalization. As the company analyzed is a start-up, the research is supported by the analysis of the characteristics present in the process of internationalization of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The study closes with the conclusion that this SME matches the profile of an International New Venture/Born Global (INV/BG), although the company takes advantage of the network-based theory and relationship orientation to enter international markets. The most used mode of entry by the company in international markets has been exporting activities.

India's Entrepreneurial Path to Green Market Solutions in Waste Management

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-15
Author(s):  
Heather C. Webb
Keyword(s):  
Waste Management ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Green Economy ◽  
Green Market ◽  
Start Up ◽  
The Government ◽  
Policy Agendas ◽  
Market Solutions ◽  
Start Ups

New technologies and increasing opportunities in sustainable development propel start-ups in the green economy. For an emerging economy such as India, the government is focusing heavily on creating a green economy through changes and development of its governmental policies to strengthen green practices among entrepreneurs and other businesses. Specifically, though, India is focused on creating more marketable solutions for the bottom-of-the-income population. Nonetheless, for green entrepreneurs, starting a business is not easy and even more difficult within the workings of sustainability and other external barriers. Barriers may include weak institutional frameworks, weak supply chains, lack of infrastructure, or lack of regulations, which are more problematic in emerging economies. The chapter defines green entrepreneurship and the green economy while discussing India's policy agendas and path towards green market solutions. It then presents a case study about a green start-up, Carbon Masters, and their path towards an innovative waste management solution.

Risk analysis in introduction of new technologies by start-ups in the Brazilian market

2018 ◽  
Vol 56 (1) ◽  
pp. 64-86 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pedro Marins Freire Teberga ◽  
Fábio Lotti Oliva ◽  
Masaaki Kotabe
Keyword(s):  
Risk Management ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
New Product ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Start Up ◽  
Comparative Case Studies ◽  
Start Ups ◽  
Practical Implications ◽  
Level Of Risk

Purpose The volatile scenario of technological innovation demonstrates the need for risk control processes, in order to ensure its viability. The purpose of this paper is to propose a conceptual framework for risk management in the introduction of new technologies by start-ups, aiming to provide the guidelines for the improvement of this process. Design/methodology/approach The study comes up with conceptual categories related to risk management in start-ups, mainly based on the NPVR approach. The methodology included two comparative case studies: MercadoPago and GuiaBolso, which had their data collected through interviews with key managers and documents provided by the organizations. Data analysis was based on the Miles et al. (2014) model, whereby data were condensed; data were visualized, and conclusions developed and checked. Findings Among the main results, there is the proposition of a deductive-inductive matrix for the management of uncertainties and risks in start-ups, which brings elements that provide the calculation of the NPV adjusted for the risk of developing a new product (NPVR), process or service, as well as the contribution of the level of risk management maturity of the companies, setting up the Risk Management Matrix (RMM). Practical implications The authors propose a matrix for the management of uncertainties and risks in start-ups. Social implications The authors present comparative case studies of MercadoPago and GuiaBolso which help the entrepreneurs to develop their start-ups. Originality/value As the main contribution, this paper proposes the start-up RMM, a model for the management of uncertainties and risks in start-ups, which brings elements that provide the calculation of the NPV adjusted for the risk of developing a new product (NPVR), process or service, as well as the contribution of the level of risk management maturity of the companies.

Innovative start-ups: challenges and development opportunities in Latvia

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 261-273 ◽  
Author(s):  
Veronika Bikse ◽  
Inese Lusena – Ezera ◽  
Baiba Rivza
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
High School Students ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Global Market ◽  
Added Value ◽  
School Students ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Start Up ◽  
Start Ups

Purpose The purpose of this study is to identify the problems and possibilities for development of innovative start-ups in Latvia. Design/methodology/approach To achieve the aim of this study, a survey of Latvia’s high school students in 2015 (n = 5,910) was undertaken by an online questionnaire within a financial skill built-up contest “New Financial Expert 2016” held by the Financial Institute of Swedbank (Swedbank survey, 2016). Further, Latvia University of Agriculture master students (n = 97) were interviewed in the year 2016 to identify master students opinion about necessary support for entrepreneurship, future services or goods with potentially high added value and find out their readiness for innovative action. Findings A comparative analysis of data of the master student interviews and the survey of Latvia’s high school students showed that most of the youth associated their entrepreneurship prospects with innovative ideas, new technologies and new skills. The results of the research indicated that the foundation of start-up enterprises in Latvia led to positive results and gave an impulse to increasing economic activities as there were the necessary preconditions for their development. Originality/value The studies are mostly dedicated to start-ups that are less likely to innovate and have linked the concept of the start-up with business incubation. Unlike other studies, this is a specific research that provides insights into the situation in Latvia and is directed toward building innovative start-up enterprises that should be linked with the growth-oriented new technology, globalization and global market with a focus on innovation. Thus, research findings contribute to extant research on the possibilities of development of innovative start-up enterprises in Latvia and advance the present understanding of the main problems in the creation of new innovative start-ups.

El método Lean Startup. Cómo crear empresas de éxito utilizando la innovación continua de Eric Ries

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 83-88
Author(s):  
Ysmael Jesús Ayala Colqui
Keyword(s):  
A Priori ◽  
El Paso ◽  
Start Up ◽  
Start Ups ◽  
Lean Startup

Una start-up es definida como una empresa destinada solucionar problemas de maneras no obvias, donde el éxito no está garantizado de antemano y, solo en los casos de éxito efectivo, se adquiere un crecimiento rápido y significativo (Robehmed, 2013). Ejemplos clásicos de start-ups serían Facebook, Uber o AirBnB que, con comienzos modestos, pero con ideas innovadoras, se convirtieron con el paso del tiempo en empresas de ingresos millonarios. Una de las tantas preguntas al respecto sería la siguiente: ¿cómo lograr una start-up de éxito a sabiendas que el éxito no está garantizado a priori y, aún más, que la gran mayoría de estas fracasan?

Wer gewinnt den ‚War for Talent’: Konzerne oder Start-ups?

2015 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
pp. 24-31 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rabea Laugemann ◽  
Christopher Buschow ◽  
Beate Schneider
Keyword(s):  
Start Up ◽  
Soziale Beziehungen ◽  
Start Ups ◽  
War For Talent

Im ‚War for Talent‘ konkurrieren heutzutage große Konzerne mit innovativen Start-ups um vielversprechenden Nachwuchs. Was bestimmt die Attraktivität von Arbeitgebern bei Medien- und Kommunikationsstudierenden? Diese Frage wird im Rahmen einer quantitativen Online-Befragung untersucht, vor allem im Hinblick darauf, ob Start-ups oder Konzerne als erste Arbeitgeber präferiert werden. Befragte, denen Prestige wichtig ist, bevorzugen eher Konzerne als Arbeitgeber. Wer Wert auf ein innovatives Arbeitsumfeld und soziale Beziehungen legt, entscheidet sich vermehrt für ein Start-up. Im Wettbewerb um die besten Köpfe sind damit junge Unternehmensgründungen inzwischen eine ernst zu nehmende Konkurrenz für Konzerne.

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