Digital Technologies as a Catalyst for the Transformation of Academic Entrepreneurship

Abstract

Digital technologies serve as a key catalyst in transforming academic entrepreneurship by modernizing educational processes and enhancing universities’ capacity to develop innovative ecosystems. Purpose: This study aims to establish a scientific framework for leveraging digital technologies to transform academic entrepreneurship, emphasizing their role in modernizing education, increasing resource accessibility, and fostering new forms of interaction within educational ecosystems. The research methods include analyzing contemporary scientific literature, modeling the socio-technical characteristics of digital infrastructure, and comparing theoretical and practical approaches to the digitalization of university activities. The results show that the integration of digital artifacts, infrastructure, and platforms contributes to the creation of innovative university entrepreneurial ecosystems. It has been determined that digital tools such as massive open online courses, virtual laboratories, social networks, and cloud computing contribute to the formation of new forms of cooperation between teachers, students, businesses, and stakeholders. It has been established that the digitalization of educational processes contributes to the democratization of access to quality education, expands opportunities for personalized learning and stimulates the development of innovative approaches to the creation of educational programs. It has been found that digital platforms create conditions for involving universities in global business and research initiatives, which increases their integration into the international space. The proposed conceptual model of digital academic entrepreneurship covers pedagogical, technical and managerial aspects that ensure the adaptation of universities to the challenges of the digital age. The findings confirm the critical role of digital technologies in enhancing universities’ competitiveness and socio-economic impact by integrating digital tools into academic entrepreneurship. The development and implementation of educational programs in digital entrepreneurship, alongside the adoption of innovative digital tools, enable the creation of modern entrepreneurial ecosystems. Future research prospects include evaluating the effectiveness of specific digital tools and their influence on the growth of regional educational and entrepreneurial ecosystems.