Examining Start-up factors to develop a successful start-up university in the United Arab Emirates
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The global adoption of start-up methodologies has sparked considerable interest in their use beyond traditional business firms, especially in emerging start-up organizations. However, research on the feasibility of implementing these methods for establishing start-up universities remains scarce. To fill this critical gap in the literature, this study examines the key factors that contribute to the successful establishment of a start-up university in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Using a quantitative approach, data were gathered from 298 respondents through structured surveys. The data were then analyzed with various statistical techniques, including descriptive statistics, percentage assessments, reliability tests, and inferential analyses.
The findings highlight that successfully establishing a start-up university depends on a synergistic set of strategic enablers, including strong government support, sustained financial backing, advanced technological infrastructure, a culture of innovation, and active collaborative partnerships. Furthermore, these enablers help universities acquire essential resources, build institutional legitimacy, anticipate emerging needs, and remain competitive in a rapidly changing academic environment. The study used various analytical techniques, such as measures of central tendency and dispersion (Mean and Standard Deviation), reliability testing (Cronbach’s Alpha), normality assessments (Kolmogorov-Smirnov and Shapiro-Wilk), and inferential statistical methods (One-Way ANOVA and Pearson Correlation).
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