Many startups are embracing sustainability for a variety of reasons; however, despite the growing interest of academics and practitioners in this phenomenon, and the benefits for several stakeholders involved, there is limited knowledge regarding the underlying dynamics of these ventures and, in particular the nature of their sustainability demand, the behavioural characteristics of their entrepreneurs, the strategies for sustainability and the post-transition life of these ventures. This book sheds new light on these issues and seeks to improve our collective understanding of these entrepreneurial initiatives pursuing sustainability. By using a bibliometric approach to systematic literature reviews, the editors shed new light on the relationship between sustainability, entrepreneurial initiatives, and innovation, and provide new knowledge on this emerging topic. An in-depth exploration of the sustainability demand of startups and the behavioural characteristics of their entrepreneurs by focusing on the European context, Troise and Rizzo analyse the main stages and theories used in literature to explain corporate transitions toward sustainability and explores the application of the dynamic capabilities theory. By applying the three dimensions of this theory – i.e. sensing, acquiring, and transforming – the editors examined the key strategies across these dimensions to explain how companies embrace sustainability. The series Emerald Studies in Sustainable Innovation Management aims at exploring the advancements of innovation management in turbulent times with a special attention to the transition towards a sustainable economy. The practice of innovation management is evolving rapidly as a consequence of positive phenomena such as digitalization and the green transition and negative ones such as crises and global emergencies.

Society 5.0 is a concept that focuses on innovation and the creation of adaptable products and services. Integrating technology within society is crucial for the future, and the need to broaden the understanding of Industry 4.0 outcomes can be addressed by integrating them into the Society 5.0 paradigm.The book shows how Society 5.0 aims to create a human-centric society where technological development is accessible to all. Industry 4.0 technologies play an active role in daily life, industry, healthcare, and other areas, promoting progress, technological advancement, and individual wellbeing. The European Commission supports this human-centred perspective in its Horizon Europe research and innovation program.The series “Emerald Studies in Sustainable Innovation Management” explores the advancements of innovation management in turbulent times, with special attention to the transition towards a sustainable economy. The practice of innovation management is evolving rapidly, as a consequence of positive phenomena, such as digitalization and the green transition, and negative ones, such as crises and global emergencies.

Innovation Ecosystems and Sustainable Technologies: Enhancing Competitiveness and Sustainability draws connections between innovation ecosystems and sustainable development to seek ways of improving economic, environmental and social wellbeing based on improvements to the innovation ecosystems. The book sheds light on various advancements in innovation ecosystems and emerging technologies for the purpose of sustainability and aims to address the urgency of responding to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (UN-SDGs). The book presents a unique perspective in terms of its exploration and integration of innovative multi-disciplinary ideas, techniques, and tools that are critical for the implementation of innovative ideas, technologies, and tools for sustainability.Innovation Ecosystems and Sustainable Technologies is a great resource to learn how emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, Internet of Things, and cloud technologies are transforming innovation ecosystems and promoting sustainability. The focus on transitioning to an Innovation Ecosystem, sustainability, and emerging technologies in an increasingly globalised world, makes it perfect for policymakers, researchers, and company leaders alike.The series Emerald Studies in Sustainable Innovation Management aims at exploring the advancements of innovation management in turbulent times with a special attention to the transition towards a sustainable economy. The practice of innovation management is evolving rapidly as a consequence of positive phenomena such as digitalization and the green transition and negative ones such as crises and global emergencies.

Entrepreneurship is evolving rapidly due to positive phenomena, such as digitalization and the green transition, and negative ones, such as crises and global emergencies. In this fresh approach to the unique role entrepreneurship can play across environmental protection and social equity, leading scholars explore the world of Humane Entrepreneurship (HumEnt). Introducing a new model of entrepreneurship that considers the human side of sustainable development, they delve into elements of Entrepreneurship Orientation, Human Resource Orientation, and Sustainability Orientation, focusing on risk-taking, effective people management practices, and societal expectations.Showing how HumEnt encourages employee engagement and promotes sustainability to leave positive impacts on society, the chapter authors examine how a human-centric approach to entrepreneurship can help achieve a balance between technological advancement and societal needs. Humane Entrepreneurship and Innovation provides a framework for entrepreneurs, students, and researchers to develop sustainable innovations that benefit society as a whole. This inclusive approach encourages entrepreneurs to consider the needs of all stakeholders, including employees, customers, and the environment.The series “Emerald Studies in Sustainable Innovation Management” explores the advancements of innovation management in turbulent times, with special attention to the transition towards a sustainable economy. The practice of innovation management is evolving rapidly, as a consequence of positive phenomena, such as digitalization and the green transition, and negative ones, such as crises and global emergencies

Many startups are embracing sustainability for a variety of reasons; however, despite the growing interest of academics and practitioners in this phenomenon, and the benefits for several stakeholders involved, there is limited knowledge regarding the underlying dynamics of these ventures and, in particular the nature of their sustainability demand, the behavioural characteristics of their entrepreneurs, the strategies for sustainability and the post-transition life of these ventures. This book sheds new light on these issues and seeks to improve our collective understanding of these entrepreneurial initiatives pursuing sustainability. By using a bibliometric approach to systematic literature reviews, the editors shed new light on the relationship between sustainability, entrepreneurial initiatives, and innovation, and provide new knowledge on this emerging topic. An in-depth exploration of the sustainability demand of startups and the behavioural characteristics of their entrepreneurs by focusing on the European context, Troise and Rizzo analyse the main stages and theories used in literature to explain corporate transitions toward sustainability and explores the application of the dynamic capabilities theory. By applying the three dimensions of this theory – i.e. sensing, acquiring, and transforming – the editors examined the key strategies across these dimensions to explain how companies embrace sustainability. The series Emerald Studies in Sustainable Innovation Management aims at exploring the advancements of innovation management in turbulent times with a special attention to the transition towards a sustainable economy. The practice of innovation management is evolving rapidly as a consequence of positive phenomena such as digitalization and the green transition and negative ones such as crises and global emergencies.

Society 5.0 is a concept that focuses on innovation and the creation of adaptable products and services. Integrating technology within society is crucial for the future, and the need to broaden the understanding of Industry 4.0 outcomes can be addressed by integrating them into the Society 5.0 paradigm.The book shows how Society 5.0 aims to create a human-centric society where technological development is accessible to all. Industry 4.0 technologies play an active role in daily life, industry, healthcare, and other areas, promoting progress, technological advancement, and individual wellbeing. The European Commission supports this human-centred perspective in its Horizon Europe research and innovation program.The series “Emerald Studies in Sustainable Innovation Management” explores the advancements of innovation management in turbulent times, with special attention to the transition towards a sustainable economy. The practice of innovation management is evolving rapidly, as a consequence of positive phenomena, such as digitalization and the green transition, and negative ones, such as crises and global emergencies.

Innovation Ecosystems and Sustainable Technologies: Enhancing Competitiveness and Sustainability draws connections between innovation ecosystems and sustainable development to seek ways of improving economic, environmental and social wellbeing based on improvements to the innovation ecosystems. The book sheds light on various advancements in innovation ecosystems and emerging technologies for the purpose of sustainability and aims to address the urgency of responding to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (UN-SDGs). The book presents a unique perspective in terms of its exploration and integration of innovative multi-disciplinary ideas, techniques, and tools that are critical for the implementation of innovative ideas, technologies, and tools for sustainability.Innovation Ecosystems and Sustainable Technologies is a great resource to learn how emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, Internet of Things, and cloud technologies are transforming innovation ecosystems and promoting sustainability. The focus on transitioning to an Innovation Ecosystem, sustainability, and emerging technologies in an increasingly globalised world, makes it perfect for policymakers, researchers, and company leaders alike.The series Emerald Studies in Sustainable Innovation Management aims at exploring the advancements of innovation management in turbulent times with a special attention to the transition towards a sustainable economy. The practice of innovation management is evolving rapidly as a consequence of positive phenomena such as digitalization and the green transition and negative ones such as crises and global emergencies.

Entrepreneurship is evolving rapidly due to positive phenomena, such as digitalization and the green transition, and negative ones, such as crises and global emergencies. In this fresh approach to the unique role entrepreneurship can play across environmental protection and social equity, leading scholars explore the world of Humane Entrepreneurship (HumEnt). Introducing a new model of entrepreneurship that considers the human side of sustainable development, they delve into elements of Entrepreneurship Orientation, Human Resource Orientation, and Sustainability Orientation, focusing on risk-taking, effective people management practices, and societal expectations.Showing how HumEnt encourages employee engagement and promotes sustainability to leave positive impacts on society, the chapter authors examine how a human-centric approach to entrepreneurship can help achieve a balance between technological advancement and societal needs. Humane Entrepreneurship and Innovation provides a framework for entrepreneurs, students, and researchers to develop sustainable innovations that benefit society as a whole. This inclusive approach encourages entrepreneurs to consider the needs of all stakeholders, including employees, customers, and the environment.The series “Emerald Studies in Sustainable Innovation Management” explores the advancements of innovation management in turbulent times, with special attention to the transition towards a sustainable economy. The practice of innovation management is evolving rapidly, as a consequence of positive phenomena, such as digitalization and the green transition, and negative ones, such as crises and global emergencies