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Structural and Processual Approach of Entrepreneurial Ecosystems, the case of Lyon Area

Rising Entrepreneurial Ecosystem (EE) research is important to better understand how Entrepreneurial Dynamics are locally supported. But it presents many dead angles, such as the empirical understanding of its inter-organizational network of actors’ structure and processes. The e

By Grégory Guéneau

OSENews & Research
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<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Rising Entrepreneurial Ecosystem (EE) research is important to better understand how Entrepreneurial Dynamics are locally supported. But it presents many dead angles, such as the empirical understanding of its inter-organizational network of actors&#8217; structure and processes. The evolutionary nature of EEs indicates to go beyond econometric analysis. In the case of the Lyon area, we conducted a qualimetric analysis, combining qualitative analysis associated with an innovative interorganizational longitudinal network analysis among its 251 EE actors. We observed interesting interpersonal and interorganizational  interactions and their impact, an hyper-centrality actor, the identification of an evolutionary pattern, and the positive impact of governance.</span></p>
<p>AEI Conference, Online, 13/10/2021 to 15/10/2021</p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Key Words : Entrepreneurial Ecosystem, Entrepreneurial Dynamics, Longitudinal Network Analysis, Qualimetric Analysis</span></p>

This article was first published on ose.africa (legacy site).

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Updated 9 May 2026
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