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Developing a Conceptual Framework of the Institutional Environment for Student Entrepreneurship in Ukraine
Maliarchuk O. H., Hrebeshkova O. M., Kubareva I. V.

Maliarchuk, Olha H., Hrebeshkova, Olena M., and Kubareva, Iryna V. (2026) “Developing a Conceptual Framework of the Institutional Environment for Student Entrepreneurship in Ukraine.” Business Inform 4:173–185.
https://doi.org/10.32983/2222-4459-2026-4-173-185

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Aim. This study aims to assess students’ awareness of the institutional environment for entrepreneurship in Ukraine and to develop a conceptual framework to enhance institutional support for student entrepreneurship, aligned with European approaches, including the Entrepreneurship Competence Framework (EntreComp). Design/methodology/approach. The study is based on a quantitative research design using a survey of 235 university students from different regions of Ukraine. Descriptive statistics and clustering methods were applied to analyze students’ awareness of support mechanisms at macro and micro levels, as well as their perceptions of institutional support. Findings. The results indicate that entrepreneurship is perceived as a valuable activity among students, particularly at the individual level. However, a low level of awareness of institutional support mechanisms has been identified, especially regarding business incubators, accelerators, and venture financing. The institutional environment is perceived as fragmented and not fully accessible. The findings also indicate that awareness does not strongly depend on students’ entrepreneurial experience. Based on these results, a conceptual IESE framework of the institutional environment for student entrepreneurship is proposed, integrating principles, activities, and outcomes across macro and micro levels. Research limitations/implications. The study is limited to a sample of Ukrainian students and focuses on self-reported perceptions. Future research may involve testing the proposed framework across different institutional contexts and conducting longitudinal and cross-country analyses. Practical implications. The results highlight the need to improve coordination and visibility of entrepreneurship support mechanisms. Universities and policymakers can use the proposed framework to design integrated support systems, enhance awareness, and foster student entrepreneurial activity. Social implications. The development of student entrepreneurship contributes to economic recovery, social inclusion, and the engagement of diverse social groups, including vulnerable populations. Originality/value. The study contributes to the literature by linking students’ awareness of institutional support with the development of a multi-level conceptual framework, providing a structured approach to improving the institutional environment for student entrepreneurship in Ukraine.

Keywords: student entrepreneurship; institutional environment; entrepreneurship support; entrepreneurial ecosystem; entrepreneurship education; student awareness; support mechanisms; Ukraine.

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Maliarchuk Olha H. – Candidate of Sciences (Economics), Associate Professor, Associate Professor, Department of Business Economics and Entrepreneurship, Kyiv National Economic University named after Vadym Hetman (54/1 Beresteiskyi Ave., Kyiv, 03057, Ukraine)
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Hrebeshkova Olena M. – Candidate of Sciences (Economics), Associate Professor, Associate Professor, Department of Business Economics and Entrepreneurship, Kyiv National Economic University named after Vadym Hetman (54/1 Beresteiskyi Ave., Kyiv, 03057, Ukraine)
Email: [email protected]
Kubareva Iryna V. – Candidate of Sciences (Economics), Associate Professor, Associate Professor, Department of Business Economics and Entrepreneurship, Kyiv National Economic University named after Vadym Hetman (54/1 Beresteiskyi Ave., Kyiv, 03057, Ukraine)
Email: [email protected]

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