Focus and Scope

European Journal of Business Startups and Open Society aims to provide a platform for scholarly discourse and dissemination of knowledge in the fields of business startups and the development of open societies. The journal focuses on the following key areas:

  1. Entrepreneurship and Business Startups

    • Innovative strategies for launching and scaling startups.
    • Challenges and opportunities in early-stage business development.
    • Case studies on successful and failed startups.
    • Financing and investment trends in startups.
    • The role of technology and digital platforms in business startups.
    • Entrepreneurial ecosystems and support networks.

  2. Open Society and Social Innovation

    • The impact of startups on societal development.
    • Policies and regulations affecting startups in open societies.
    • The role of entrepreneurship in promoting social justice and inclusion.
    • Social entrepreneurship and its contribution to sustainable development.
    • Collaborative economy and shared value creation.

  3. Business Models and Innovation

    • Disruptive business models in startups.
    • Innovation management in emerging businesses.
    • The integration of sustainability in business models.
    • Intellectual property rights and innovation.

  4. Global and Regional Perspectives

    • Comparative studies of startup ecosystems across different regions.
    • The influence of culture and policy on business startups.
    • Cross-border entrepreneurship and internationalization of startups.
    • Impact of global challenges (e.g., pandemics, climate change) on startups.

  5. Case Studies and Practical Insights

    • Real-world examples and case studies from business startups.
    • Practical insights from entrepreneurs, investors, and policymakers.
    • Lessons learned from failures and pivots in startups.
    • Interviews with thought leaders and experts in the field.

The journal encourages the submission of original research articles, review articles, case studies, and theoretical papers that contribute to the understanding and advancement of business startups and the open society concept. We welcome contributions from a diverse range of disciplines, including but not limited to business management, economics, sociology, political science, and technology studies.