Relying on the institutional and innovation theory, we argue that the institutional features of countries are significantly influencing energy-efficient innovation (EEI) activities, a relevant and peculiar type of environmental innovation. An analysis of a cross-sectional sample of more than...

This paper addresses the determinants of energy-efficient innovation (EEI), a key ingredient of sustainable growth. Induced innovation view is submitted to a demanding empirical test, and simultaneously complemented with the analysis of alternative EEI drivers, which are based on the stakeholder...

Relying on the institutional theory, a conceptual framework is developed, which hypothesises that institutional features are creating an environment that significantly influences energy-efficient innovation (EEI) activities at a firm level. Economic, regulatory and social features are argued to...

We use an inductive approach to understand what types of founders’ human capital, at individual and team levels, are necessary to recognize and exploit entrepreneurial opportunities. A sample of 195 founders who teamed up in the nascent phases of Cleantech and Interned-based sectors is...