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The central role of innovative entrepreneurship in regional competitiveness is mainly related to its strategic role in generating innovation, thus creating opportunities for improving its socioeconomic system. In this chapter, we focus on the role of Tecnopolis as a case study of hybrid facilitator that supports the development of innovative entrepreneurship. We will describe its strategies and organizational assets. Moreover, we discuss in detail its research, innovation, and education processes, its technical platforms, and its performances in supporting the entrepreneurs that face the challenges proper of innovative start-ups.
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Passiante, G., Annicchiarico, A. (2020). Catalyzing Innovative Entrepreneurship: An Italian Case Study. In: Passiante, G. (eds) Innovative Entrepreneurship in Action. International Studies in Entrepreneurship, vol 45. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-42538-8_11
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