The article analyses the dynamics of technological catch-up through entrepreneurship in latecomer firms to emerging … innovation model based on business model 'soft' innovations, mainly in customer-facing activities and partnering, as well as … these firm's innovation efforts, which are concentrated on developing new services and comprehensive solutions rather than …

Entrepreneurs, creators of new firms, are a rare species. Even in innovation-driven economies, only 1-2% of the work … competitiveness of the economy and may establish new jobs. The gains of entrepreneurship are only realized, however, if the business … environment is receptive to innovation. In addition, policymakers need to prepare for the potential job losses that can occur in …

explained by business dynamics, innovation, human capital and the level of entrepreneurship in each region. Findings The results … obtained lead the authors to conclude that entrepreneurship understood as both the creation of new firms and entrepreneurial …. In addition, the stock of human capital and the promotion of innovation act as catalysts for the productive efficiency of …