The Future Business Journal, published by Springer, invites research papers for a forthcoming themed issue on “Entrepreneurial Ecosystems and Economic Development.” This Special Issue aims to explore how entrepreneurial ecosystems support innovation, startup growth, and sustainable economic development.
Future Business Journal is a peer-reviewed and open-access journal. Authors in this journal are not required to pay an article processing charge (APC). Specialized Presidential Council for Education and Scientific Research funds all publishing charges.
The main benefits of publishing in this special issue are:
- The Journal is a reputed journal published by Springer. The journal is indexed in Web of Science (ESCI) and DOAJ.
- All the research papers will be published with open access with no publication fee.
Interested authors can submit their complete papers online by 08 July 2026.
| Journal Title | Future Business Journal |
| Special Issue Title | Entrepreneurial Ecosystems and Economic Development |
| Publisher | Springer |
| ISSN | 2314-7210 |
| Impact Factor | 3.7 |
| Indexing | DOAJ, Web of Science |
| Publication Fee | Free Publication |
| Open Access | Yes |
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Scope and Focus Areas
The collection particularly supports research aligned with United Nations Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth.
Researchers may consider submitting manuscripts related to, but not limited to, the following themes:
- Role of incubators and accelerators in startup success
- Entrepreneurial finance and regional innovation
- Policy-driven entrepreneurship and sustainable development
- Innovation clusters and their economic impact
- Startup ecosystems and venture creation
- Entrepreneurship and regional development
- Inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystems
- Public policy and innovation support systems
- Investment networks and startup funding
- Technology-driven entrepreneurship
- Economic resilience through entrepreneurship
- Innovation and sustainable business growth
Important Dates
The deadline for submission in this special issue is 08 July 2026.
All accepted articles will be published under an open-access license.
Submission Guidelines
- Manuscript Type: Full Paper
- Formatting: Must strictly follow journal guidelines
- Deadline: 08 July 2026