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The Contribution of Innovation Spaces Processes on the Performance of Early-Stage Enterprises in Iringa-Tanzania

Angel Ezekiel Kiologwe, Blandina Kisawike, Haji Ng’elenge

Asian Journal of Economics, Business and Accounting · pp. 216–231 · Published 3 Nov 2023

10.9734/ajeba/2023/v23i221148

Abstract

This study examines the relationships between crowdsourcing, ideation, and business plan competitions to evaluate the effect of innovation spaces on early-stage enterprises' performance. One hundred fifty participants were chosen for the study via convenience sampling from hubs in Iringa like SIDO TLED Hub, RLabs, Kiota Hub, and Agriedo Hub. Three goals were pursued: determining the impact of crowdsourcing on performance, examining the influence of ideation, and evaluating the contribution of business plan competitions. Factor analysis evaluated validity, while Cronbach's Alpha verified dependability. Both multiple regression analysis and Pearson correlation were used to analyze the data. Results reveal that ideation, crowdsourcing, business plan competition, and performance correlate positively. Recommendations: Early-stage companies should partner with spaces for resources and growth; innovation spaces should improve processes and support enterprises.

Crowdsourcing ideation and business plan competitions

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