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@article{199141,
        author = {Ashutosh Shukla and Yash Parab and Adwait Shridhankar and Ankush Singh},
        title = {Entrepreneurship and Economic Development},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {12},
        number = {11},
        pages = {13160-13170},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=199141},
        abstract = {Entrepreneurship plays a crucial role in driving economic development by fostering innovation, generating employment, and enhancing productivity. This paper presents a comprehensive study on the relationship between entrepreneurship and economic growth, examining how startups, small and medium enterprises (SMEs), and technological innovation contribute to national and global economies. The study draws upon and expands five recent peer-reviewed research streams: (1) a systematic literature review (SLR) of entrepreneurship education in electrical, electronic, and computer (EEC) engineering curricula covering 84 primary sources; (2) a qualitative investigation of gender differences in engineering entrepreneurship program (EEP) participation through 20 student interviews; (3) a mixed-methods case study of Productivity Enhancing Technology Experience Kits (PETE-Kits) for rural entrepreneurship education; (4) a structural equation modeling (SEM) study of entrepreneurial intention among Chinese university students; and (5) a quasi-experimental comparative analysis of servicelearning vs. traditional instruction for social entrepreneurship in STEM. Key findings reveal that project-based learning dominates engineering entrepreneurship pedagogy; perceived behavioral control and subjective norms are stronger drivers of entrepreneurial intention than formal course participation; gender-inclusive design of entrepreneurship programs requires moving beyond pitch-competition formats; rural communities can meaningfully enter the digital economy through structured SCT curricula; and service learning produces significantly superior outcomes in problem-solving, knowledge application, and civic awareness relative to traditional instruction. The paper concludes that strengthening entrepreneurial ecosystems through policy alignment, curriculum innovation, and community engagement is essential for sustainable economic progress.},
        keywords = {Entrepreneurship and economic development are closely linked to innovation and startups. Small to medium sized businesses, also known as SMEs play a role in this. Engineering entrepreneurship education is very important. It often includes project-based learning. When people think about starting their business we call this entrepreneurial intention. It is also important to think about gender inclusion and how people in areas can start their own businesses, which is known as rural entrepreneurship. New technology like connected technology can really help with this. Some people learn by working on projects that help others, which is known as service learning. This can also be a part of entrepreneurship. To understand all of these things researchers use tools like structural equation modeling and the theory of planned behavior to study entrepreneurship. Entrepreneurship is a part of economic development and innovation and it is important to keep learning about it. Entrepreneurship and small businesses are essential for an economy. Startups and SMEs need to be supported so they can grow and create jobs. Entrepreneurship education and project-based learning can help people gain the skills they need to start their businesses. Rural entrepreneurship and social entrepreneurship are also very important for creating change. Entrepreneurship and innovation can help solve problems and make peoples lives better. Entrepreneurship and economic development are connected to other things, including engineering entrepreneurship education and service learning. Overall entrepreneurship is a tool for creating positive change and it is essential, for economic development and innovation.or},
        month = {April},
        }