Sustainable Entrepreneurship Ecosystems in Developing Countries : Applied Study on the Textile Industry in Egypt

Abstract This study examines the role of entrepreneurship ecosystems in promoting sustainable entrepreneurship in developing countries, with a specific focus on the textile industry in Egypt. The research investigates how key ecosystem components—namely access to finance, government policies, human capital, and support institutions—affect the performance of sustainable entrepreneurial ventures within a traditional, low-technology sector. A quantitative research approach is adopted, utilizing a structured questionnaire distributed to entrepreneurs, startup founders, and small and medium-sized enterprise owners operating in the Egyptian textile industry. The study employs statistical analysis to test the relationships between ecosystem factors and sustainable entrepreneurship performance, measured across economic, environmental, and social dimensions. The findings are expected to provide empirical insights into the effectiveness of entrepreneurship ecosystems in supporting sustainability-oriented ventures in developing economies. The study contributes to the existing literature by addressing gaps related to the integration of sustainability within entrepreneurship ecosystems and by focusing on a traditional industrial sector in the Global South. The results offer practical implications for policymakers, entrepreneurs, and support organizations aiming to enhance sustainable entrepreneurship and improve the competitiveness of the textile industry in Egypt.