Entrepreneurship, Digital Transformation and Sustainable Development Goals
A special issue of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050). This special issue belongs to the section "Sustainable Management".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 28 February 2026 | Viewed by 1132
Special Issue Editors
Interests: entrepreneurial intention; entrepreneurship; cause-related marketing; corporate social responsibility
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Interests: entrepreneurial intention; entrepreneurship; public administration; digital governance
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue explores the dynamic intersection of sustainable entrepreneurship, digital innovation, and strategic management, focusing on how these fields can collaboratively address pressing global challenges. It emphasizes the transformative potential of digital tools and innovative strategies in enabling businesses to align with the Sustainable Development Goals. By integrating sustainability into core business operations, this Special Issue seeks to showcase how organizations can balance economic viability with environmental stewardship and social responsibility.
The scope of this Special Issue includes contributions that investigate the integration of sustainability principles into entrepreneurial ventures; the application of digital technologies such as blockchain, artificial intelligence, and IoT for sustainable practices; and strategic management approaches that address sustainability challenges. Additionally, this Special Issue welcomes case studies, empirical research, and theoretical perspectives on fostering innovation within entrepreneurial ecosystems and the role of leadership in driving digital transformation for sustainable outcomes.
The purpose of this Special Issue is to address knowledge gaps by bridging interdisciplinary insights on sustainable entrepreneurship and digital innovation. It will provide a platform for the development of actionable frameworks and strategies that advance sustainability in business practices. By synthesizing the latest research and practical applications, this Special Issue will contribute to the academic and practical discourse on building resilient, sustainable enterprises.
Aligned with the journal's mission to address sustainability challenges, this Special Issue contributes to defining and quantifying sustainability through innovative tools and strategic frameworks. It highlights methods for measuring and monitoring sustainability, evaluates the impact of policies and laws, and provides integrated approaches to achieving the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Ultimately, this Special Issue seeks to inspire innovative solutions and advance understanding of sustainability within socio-economic, scientific, and policy contexts.
Dr. Alexandros G. Sahinidis
Dr. Panagiota Xanthopoulou
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- sustainable entrepreneurship
- digital innovation
- strategic management
- sustainability strategies
- blockchain in sustainability
- artificial intelligence for sustainable development
- social entrepreneurship
- digital transformation
- Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
- social entrepreneurial intention
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