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language = {de},
journal = {Niedersachsen Allianz für Nachhaltigkeit und DGB Niedersachsen},
author = {Heiting, Nina},
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I. Tiemann, K. Fichter, and J. Geier, "University Support Systems for Sustainable Entrepreneurship: Insights from Explorative Case Studies" International Journal of Entrepreneurial Venturing, vol. 10, iss. 1.
2018.
doi: 10.1504/IJEV.2018.10008388
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volume = {10},
issn = {1742-5360, 1742-5379},
shorttitle = {University {Support} {Systems} for {Sustainable} {Entrepreneurship}},
url = {http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=10008388},
doi = {10.1504/IJEV.2018.10008388},
language = {en},
number = {1},
urldate = {2017-11-30},
journal = {International Journal of Entrepreneurial Venturing},
author = {Tiemann, Irina and Fichter, Klaus and Geier, Jörg},
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O. Hjelm, M. Larsson, W. Kanda, C. Norrman, K. Eldebo, K. Fichter, K. Hurrelmann, A. Seela, F. Stel, R. D. Jong, C. Lundvall, S. Boiertz, E. Olsson, M. Skeppsby, and E. Detert, "Innovative approaches to collaborative green venturing."
2022.
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A. Marcon, J. L. Duarte Ribeiro, Y. Olteanu, and K. Fichter, "How the interplay between innovation ecosystems and market contingency factors impacts startup innovation" Technology in Society, p. 102424.
2023.
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issn = {0160-791X},
url = {https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0160791X23002294},
doi = {10.1016/j.techsoc.2023.102424},
abstract = {The complexity of innovating in rapidly changing settings leads startups to seek help from external actors from their innovation ecosystem to deal with such market contingency factors. Therefore, startups rely on innovation ecosystems to find support for developing technological and business model innovations. Nonetheless, the role played by innovation ecosystems in the relationship between market contingency factors and startups' innovativeness remains an underexplored matter. We provide novel findings to the field by analyzing the interplay between market contingency factors (pace of technological change, demand unpredictability, and market profitability) and innovation ecosystem participation on startups' technological and business model innovativeness. Supported by a weighted least square robust regression, we analyze a large sample of German startups (n = 766 responses), a leading country in startup innovation. Our findings show that participating in an innovation ecosystem helps startups deal with market contingencies by allowing them to fit such externalities. Our results show that participating in an innovation ecosystem is especially beneficial for technological innovativeness when startups must cope with rapidly changing, less predictable, and low-profit markets. Whereas for business model innovativeness, the innovation ecosystem is most beneficial for startups that must cope with low-profit and more predictable markets. We expand current literature on startup entrepreneurship and innovation by providing empirical evidence of the different impacts that innovation ecosystems can exert on startups depending on the contingent factors that affect the businesses and how external actors can help startups cope with uncertainty. The originality of this study lies in addressing main market contingency factors that highly impact nascent businesses and provide evidence of how innovation ecosystems’ actors can help them overcome such externalities.},
urldate = {2023-11-28},
journal = {Technology in Society},
author = {Marcon, Arthur and Duarte Ribeiro, José Luis and Olteanu, Yasmin and Fichter, Klaus},
month = nov, year = {2023},
keywords = {Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Innovation Ecosystem, Market dynamics, Startup},
pages = {102424},
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K. Fichter, F. Lüdeke-Freund, S. Schaltegger, and S. J. D. Schillebeeckx, "Sustainability impact assessment of new ventures: An emerging field of research" Journal of Cleaner Production, vol. 384.
2023.
doi: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2022.135452
@article{fichter_sustainability_2023, title = {Sustainability impact assessment of new ventures: {An} emerging field of research},
volume = {384},
issn = {0959-6526},
shorttitle = {Sustainability impact assessment of new ventures},
url = {https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0959652622050260},
doi = {10.1016/j.jclepro.2022.135452},
abstract = {Entrepreneurs and start-ups are key actors in implementing environmental innovation and accelerating sustainability transitions. Thus, analyzing as well as predicting the impact of entrepreneurial ventures is central to management and entrepreneurship research. The sustainability performance, value and impact of incumbent firms and their products and services has been a key topic in business-related sustainability research for many years. However, assessing the sustainability effects of new ventures such as start-ups is a neglected area in the research literature. This article therefore provides an overview, including key definitions, a new conceptual framework, and notions that can help guide and inspire a future research agenda. In this way, it also serves as an introductory article for the Journal of Cleaner Production's special issue ‘Assessing and forecasting the sustainability impact of new ventures: Theories, methods, and empirical evidence’.},
language = {en},
urldate = {2022-12-28},
journal = {Journal of Cleaner Production},
author = {Fichter, Klaus and Lüdeke-Freund, Florian and Schaltegger, Stefan and Schillebeeckx, Simon J. D.},
month = jan, year = {2023},
keywords = {Entrepreneurship, Start-up, Sustainability, Business model, Impact assessment, Framework, System levels, Venture},
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N. C. Lago, A. Marcon, J. L. D. Ribeiro, Y. Olteanu, and K. Fichter, "The role of cooperation and technological orientation on startups' innovativeness: An analysis based on the microfoundations of innovation" Technological Forecasting and Social Change, vol. 192.
2023.
doi: 10.1016/j.techfore.2023.122604
@article{lago_role_2023, title = {The role of cooperation and technological orientation on startups' innovativeness: {An} analysis based on the microfoundations of innovation},
volume = {192},
issn = {0040-1625},
shorttitle = {The role of cooperation and technological orientation on startups' innovativeness},
url = {https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0040162523002895},
doi = {10.1016/j.techfore.2023.122604},
abstract = {Using the perspective of microfoundations, this article discusses the role that cooperation and technological orientation play on innovativeness. We place special emphasis on the effect of these factors on other internal factors that influence startups' innovativeness. The quantitative study was conducted based on the analysis of a large-sample data set gathered by a German startup innovation survey. Our results reveal the central role of cooperation and technological orientation, which can compensate for lower levels of other microfoundations or enhance the effect of some microfoundations when these are at higher levels. Results supported by a weighted least square regression also confirm and quantify the positive effect of entrepreneurial leadership, team size, team motivation, agility, cooperation, technological orientation, and sustainability orientation on startup innovativeness. Furthermore, our study offers an analysis of the pandemic's influence on the microfoundations of innovativeness. Our findings focused on internal factors that can be managed by startups and provide subsidies to help startups define business strategies that favor innovativeness.},
language = {en},
urldate = {2023-04-27},
journal = {Technological Forecasting and Social Change},
author = {Lago, Nicole Cecchele and Marcon, Arthur and Ribeiro, Jose Luis Duarte and Olteanu, Yasmin and Fichter, Klaus},
month = jul, year = {2023},
keywords = {Entrepreneurship, Start-ups, Micro-foundations, Nascent business, Open innovation, Technology},
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K. Fichter and J. Clausen, "Diffusion of environmental innovations: Sector differences and explanation range of factors" Environmental Innovation and Societal Transitions, vol. 38.
2021.
doi: 10.1016/j.eist.2020.10.005
@article{fichter_diffusion_2021, title = {Diffusion of environmental innovations: {Sector} differences and explanation range of factors},
volume = {38},
issn = {2210-4224},
shorttitle = {Diffusion of environmental innovations},
url = {http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2210422420301246},
doi = {10.1016/j.eist.2020.10.005},
abstract = {Empirical research on the diffusion of environmental product and service innovations has significant limits: almost all investigations focus on just a single sector or technology, usually energy, and concern a small number of diffusion cases. Therefore, it is hardly possible to generalize across sectors and to identify potential differences between sectors. We address this research gap with an investigation of a large sample of 130 diffusion cases from 11 different sectors. We apply a new mixed-method approach of statistical analysis and qualitative extreme case analysis. We provide insights on the differences in dissemination rates and knowledge on sector-specific factors. This helps to explain diffusion processes and design effective sector-specific transition policies. The concept of explanation range of factors clarifies the role and relevance of different diffusion factors and opens up avenues for further research on environmental innovation. Based on our findings, it can be concluded that some factors explain diffusion in (almost) all cases (high explanatory range), some only in specific sectors (medium explanatory range), and some merely in individual cases (low explanatory range).},
language = {en},
urldate = {2020-12-04},
journal = {Environmental Innovation and Societal Transitions},
author = {Fichter, Klaus and Clausen, Jens},
month = mar, year = {2021},
keywords = {Diffusion, Diffusion policy, Environmental innovation, Product and service innovation, Sector, Transition},
pages = {34--51},
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J. Clausen and K. Fichter, "The diffusion of environmental product and service innovations: Driving and inhibiting factors" Environmental Innovation and Societal Transitions, vol. 31.
2019.
doi: 10.1016/j.eist.2019.01.003
@article{clausen_diffusion_2019, title = {The diffusion of environmental product and service innovations: {Driving} and inhibiting factors},
volume = {31},
issn = {22104224},
shorttitle = {The diffusion of environmental product and service innovations},
url = {https://linkinghub.elsevier.com/retrieve/pii/S2210422418301242},
doi = {10.1016/j.eist.2019.01.003},
language = {en},
urldate = {2019-06-01},
journal = {Environmental Innovation and Societal Transitions},
author = {Clausen, Jens and Fichter, Klaus},
year = {2019},
pages = {64--95},
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K. Fichter and T. Stecher, "Klimaanpassung in der Wirtschaft: Ergebnisse einer Unternehmensbefragung" Zeitschrift für Umweltpolitik & Umweltrecht, vol. 34, iss. 3.
2011.
@article{fichter_klimaanpassung_2011, title = {Klimaanpassung in der {Wirtschaft}: {Ergebnisse} einer {Unternehmensbefragung}},
volume = {34},
number = {3},
journal = {Zeitschrift für Umweltpolitik \& Umweltrecht},
author = {Fichter, Klaus and Stecher, Tina},
year = {2011},
pages = {249--278},
}
T. Stecher and K. Fichter, "Anpassung an den Klimawandel als betriebswirtschaftliche Herausforderung: eine Journalauswertung" Umweltwirtschaftsforum, vol. 18, iss. 1.
2010.
doi: 10.1007/s00550-010-0166-8
@article{stecher_anpassung_2010, title = {Anpassung an den {Klimawandel} als betriebswirtschaftliche {Herausforderung}: eine {Journalauswertung}},
volume = {18},
issn = {0943-3481, 1432-2293},
shorttitle = {Anpassung an den {Klimawandel} als betriebswirtschaftliche {Herausforderung}},
url = {http://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00550-010-0166-8},
doi = {10.1007/s00550-010-0166-8},
abstract = {In dem vorliegenden Beitrag wird die Rezeption des Themas Klimaanpassung in den betriebswirtschaftlichen Top Journals von 2005 bis heute (August 2009) aufgezeigt. Dafür werden die Methode und die Ergebnisse einer Literaturauswertung vorgestellt, die im Rahmen des vom BMBF im Förderschwerpunkt „Klimzug“ geförderten Vorhabens „nordwest 2050: Perspektiven klimaangepasster Innovationsprozesse in der Metropolregion Bremen-Oldenburg“ durchgeführt wurde. Außerdem stellt der Beitrag zentrale bis dato vorliegende konzeptionelle und empirische Ergebnisse zu Klimaanpassungsstrategien von Unternehmen vor und zieht Schlussfolgerungen für die weitere Forschung auf diesem Gebiet.},
language = {de},
number = {1},
urldate = {2015-01-14},
journal = {Umweltwirtschaftsforum},
author = {Stecher, Tina and Fichter, Klaus},
year = {2010},
keywords = {Environmental economics, Business/Management Science, general, Economics general, Economics/Management Science, general},
pages = {53--60},
}
K. Fichter, "E-Commerce: Sorting Out the Environmental Consequences" Journal of Industrial Ecology, vol. 6, iss. 2.
2002.
doi: 10.1162/108819802763471762
@article{fichter_e-commerce:_2002, title = {E-{Commerce}: {Sorting} {Out} the {Environmental} {Consequences}},
volume = {6},
issn = {1530-9290},
shorttitle = {E-{Commerce}},
doi = {10.1162/108819802763471762},
abstract = {The environmental effects of e-commerce may be described in terms of first-, second-, and third-order effects. Data for these effects are scarce, partly because research on environmental effects of e-commerce and e-business is still in its infancy, although it is evolving very rapidly. Until now, positive environmental consequences of e-commerce have generally been coincidental. Two crucial questions that must be addressed are (1) How do we improve our understanding and management of the environmental effects of e-commerce? and (2) Which approaches are best suited to the development of sustainable e-solutions? Three approaches to developing sustainable e-commerce solutions are discussed: the extension of environmental performance measurement and management to e-commerce activities, the use of new cooperative forms of innovation management, and the provision of customer choice. Finally, an outlook on future research demands is presented. The technology itself (information and communication technologies, Internet) does not determine sustainability, but rather its design, use, and regulation does.},
language = {en},
number = {2},
journal = {Journal of Industrial Ecology},
author = {Fichter, Klaus},
year = {2002},
keywords = {innovation, environmental management, Information and communication technologies (ICT), business strategy, e-commerce, rebound effect},
pages = {25--41},
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R. Hintemann, K. Fichter, and L. Stobbe, "Materialbestand der Rechenzentren in Deutschland-Eine Bestandsaufnahme zur Ermittlung von Ressourcen-und Energieeinsatz" Studie im Rahmen des UFO-Plan-Vorhabens “Produktbezogene Ansätze in der Informations-und Kommunikationstechnik “(Förderkennzeichen 370 893 302), Beauftragt vom Umweltbundesamt.
2010.
@article{hintemann_materialbestand_2010, title = {Materialbestand der {Rechenzentren} in {Deutschland}-{Eine} {Bestandsaufnahme} zur {Ermittlung} von {Ressourcen}-und {Energieeinsatz}},
journal = {Studie im Rahmen des UFO-Plan-Vorhabens “Produktbezogene Ansätze in der Informations-und Kommunikationstechnik “(Förderkennzeichen 370 893 302), Beauftragt vom Umweltbundesamt},
author = {Hintemann, Ralph and Fichter, Klaus and Stobbe, Lutz},
year = {2010},
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K. Fichter, "Innovation communities: the role of networks of promotors in Open Innovation" R&D Management, vol. 39, iss. 4.
2009.
doi: 10.1111/j.1467-9310.2009.00562.x
K. Fichter and R. Hintemann, "Beyond Energy. The Quantities of Materials Present in the Equipment of Data Centers" Journal of Industrial Ecology, vol. 18, iss. 6.
2014.
N. Bank, K. Fichter, and M. Klofsten, "Sustainability-profiled incubators and securing the inflow of tenants – The case of Green Garage Berlin" Journal of Cleaner Production, vol. 157.
2017.
doi: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2017.04.123
@article{bank_sustainability-profiled_2017, title = {Sustainability-profiled incubators and securing the inflow of tenants – {The} case of {Green} {Garage} {Berlin}},
volume = {157},
issn = {0959-6526},
url = {http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0959652617308508},
doi = {10.1016/j.jclepro.2017.04.123},
abstract = {Currently there is an attention in research and practise on entrepreneurial ecosystems, and how these, often using incubators, could support sustainable development through new firm start-ups. Despite the popularity of incubators in the literature and practise, few studies have focused on sustainable incubators in general or, more specifically, on processes that ensure a steady flow of tenants. Thus, this paper investigates how sustainable incubators ensures their inflow of tenants, how they organize their activities and whether the incubator environment affect tenant recruitment. A case study approach analysing the sustainability oriented incubator Green Garage Berlin have been used to generate an understanding of selection and recruitment processes as well the influence of external environments. The results show that regional and inter-regional co-operation, together with a well-planned, structured pre-incubation process, are requirements for securing an inflow of tenants to sustainable incubators. Incubator reputation and sufficient long term funding is also a key to success. A good practice case as Green Garage cannot simply be replicated, but require openness to continue the learning process and adapting the knowledge to be transferred to local conditions.},
urldate = {2017-05-03},
journal = {Journal of Cleaner Production},
author = {Bank, Natasha and Fichter, Klaus and Klofsten, Magnus},
year = {2017},
keywords = {Business incubators, Entrepreneurship support services, Incubator environment, Pre-incubation, Tenant selection},
pages = {76--83},
}
K. Fichter and J. Clausen, "Diffusion Dynamics of Sustainable Innovation - Insights on Diffusion Patterns Based on the Analysis of 100 Sustainable Product and Service Innovations" Journal of Innovation Management, vol. 4, iss. 2.
2016.
@article{fichter_diffusion_2016, title = {Diffusion {Dynamics} of {Sustainable} {Innovation} - {Insights} on {Diffusion} {Patterns} {Based} on the {Analysis} of 100 {Sustainable} {Product} and {Service} {Innovations}},
volume = {4},
issn = {2183-0606},
url = {http://www.open-jim.org/article/view/207/190},
number = {2},
urldate = {2016-08-09},
journal = {Journal of Innovation Management},
author = {Fichter, Klaus and Clausen, Jens},
year = {2016},
pages = {30--67},
file = {PDF:/Users/kristofferdarsow/Zotero/storage/QC94DVU8/Fichter und Clausen - 2016 - Diffusion Dynamics of Sustainable Innovation - Insights on Diffusion Patterns Based on the Analysis.pdf:application/pdf},
}
H. Breuer, K. Fichter, F. Lüdeke-Freund, and I. Tiemann, "Sustainability-Oriented Business Model Development: Principles, Criteria, and Tools" International Journal of Entrepreneurial Venturing, vol. 10, iss. 2.
2018.
@article{breuer_sustainability-oriented_2018, title = {Sustainability-{Oriented} {Business} {Model} {Development}: {Principles},
{Criteria},
and {Tools}},
volume = {10},
shorttitle = {Sustainability-{Oriented} {Business} {Model} {Development}},
abstract = {A shared understanding of the basic requirements for modelling sustainability-oriented business is currently missing. This is hindering collaboration, exchange, and learning about sustainability-oriented business models as well as the development of suitable and widely-accepted modelling tools. We contribute toward such a shared understanding based on a theoretical discussion of boundary-spanning and interactive business model development for sustainable value creation. The theoretical discussion feeds into a comparative analysis of the six currently available practitioner tools supporting the exploration and elaboration of sustain-ability-oriented business models. By synthesizing findings from theory and available tools, we define four guiding principles (sustainability-orientation, extended value creation, systemic thinking, and stakeholder integration) and four process-related criteria (reframing business model components, context-sensitive modelling, collaborative modelling, managing impacts and outcomes) for the development of sustainability-oriented business models.},
number = {2},
journal = {International Journal of Entrepreneurial Venturing},
author = {Breuer, Henning and Fichter, Klaus and Lüdeke-Freund, Florian and Tiemann, Irina},
year = {2018},
pages = {256--286},
file = {Full Text PDF:/Users/kristofferdarsow/Zotero/storage/B5W3MUZ2/Breuer et al. - 2018 - Sustainability-Oriented Business Model Development.pdf:application/pdf},
}
K. Fichter and I. Tiemann, "Factors influencing university support for sustainable entrepreneurship: Insights from explorative case studies" Journal of Cleaner Production, vol. 175.
2018.
doi: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2017.12.031
@article{fichter_factors_2018, title = {Factors influencing university support for sustainable entrepreneurship: {Insights} from explorative case studies},
volume = {175},
issn = {0959-6526},
shorttitle = {Factors influencing university support for sustainable entrepreneurship},
url = {https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S095965261732961X},
doi = {10.1016/j.jclepro.2017.12.031},
abstract = {Recent studies suggest that a growing number of universities are embracing the notion that sustainability should and can be integrated into the university support system for entrepreneurship, or that sustainability activities should be implemented and promoted with entrepreneurial spirit. This finding relates positively to the demands by policy makers that sustainable entrepreneurship should be addressed in (higher) education, to prepare the mind-set of future “green entrepreneurs”. But there are hardly any insights concerning how an appropriate university system should be designed and which factors influence the emergence and implementation of university support systems for sustainable entrepreneurship. We address this research gap by means of a qualitative multi-case study approach. Based on 41 good practice examples, we carried out in-depth case studies investigating four universities based in the USA and Germany. Our results indicate that the four areas of potential influence derived from theory and the literature (environmental context, institutional framework, key persons and external interaction) are actually relevant. The case studies support the assumption that the role of key persons as initiators, promoters or networkers is of outstanding importance. In addition to the four areas of influence derived from theory and literature, the four case studies indicated that there are further relevant factors. It was possible to identify three additional fields of influence: (1) Core activities for developing university support systems (research or implementation projects, dialogue processes), (2) the organizational history and competencies background of universities and (3) student interest and demand. While the question why sustainable entrepreneurship should be supported by higher education institutions is clearly answered, there are hardly any insights concerning how an appropriate university system should be designed and which factors influence the emergence and implementation of university support systems for sustainable entrepreneurship.},
urldate = {2018-01-08},
journal = {Journal of Cleaner Production},
author = {Fichter, Klaus and Tiemann, Irina},
month = feb, year = {2018},
keywords = {Sustainable entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurial university, Explorative case studies, Support system, Sustainable university, University},
pages = {512--524},
}
L. Bergset and K. Fichter, "Green start-ups – a new typology for sustainable entrepreneurship and innovation research" Journal of Innovation Management, vol. 3, iss. 3.
2015.
@article{bergset_green_2015, title = {Green start-ups – a new typology for sustainable entrepreneurship and innovation research},
volume = {3},
copyright = {Copyright (c) 2015 Journal of Innovation Management},
issn = {2183-0606},
url = {http://feupedicoes.fe.up.pt/journals/index.php/IJMAI/article/view/90},
abstract = {There is a growing political consensus about the necessity to decouple economic growth from environmental impacts. For a transition towards a green economy radical innovation plays a central role. Start-ups are key marketin the development and market introduction of radical sustainable innovation, but so far there is little research on the specific challenges and opportunities of “green” start-ups. In this conceptual paper, we bring together research and theory on entrepreneurship and innovation as well as sustainable business practice and ask why and how different types of “green” start-ups may encounter specific financing challenges and opportunities when developing their products/services. As existing typologies are too unspecific to properly explain the financing challenges and opportunities of green start-ups, we elaborate on these and develop a new typology of green start-ups. This typology will enable further empirical exploration of specific challenges and opportunities that such start-ups have when looking for finance.},
language = {en},
number = {3},
urldate = {2015-10-20},
journal = {Journal of Innovation Management},
author = {Bergset, Linda and Fichter, Klaus},
year = {2015},
pages = {118--144},
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K. Hurrelmann and R. Hintemann, "Rekordhitze, Überschwemmungen und veränderte Kundenwünsche. Wie Unternehmen mit den Auswirkungen des Klimawandels umgehen können." Duales Studium, iss. Pilotausgabe.
2019.
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number = {Pilotausgabe},
journal = {Duales Studium},
author = {Hurrelmann, Karsten and Hintemann, Ralph},
year = {2019},
pages = {123--136},
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K. Fichter and I. Tiemann, "Impacts of promoting sustainable entrepreneurship in generic business plan competitions" Journal of Cleaner Production, vol. 267, p. 122076.
2020.
doi: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2020.122076
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volume = {267},
issn = {0959-6526},
url = {http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0959652620321235},
doi = {10.1016/j.jclepro.2020.122076},
abstract = {Entrepreneurs and start-ups are key actors in implementing environmental innovation and new approaches in cleaner production. Therefore, the integration of sustainability considerations in early phases of a new venture is important. Insights on how this can be effectively implemented in start-up support systems are scarce and represent a research gap. Business plan competitions (BPCs) constitute an important element in entrepreneurial support systems, and are a powerful force in driving entrepreneurial activity. Up till now, it is unclear whether BPCs can actually influence the sustainability orientation of participating entrepreneurs and the sustainability performance of their ventures. The purpose of this work is to clarify whether the integration of sustainability goals and considerations into generic BPCs has an impact on the business activities of participating entrepreneurs and start-up teams. For our investigation we conducted a survey of the more than 1000 participants in the Business Plan Wettbewerb Berlin Brandenburg, which is the oldest and biggest generic business plan competition in Germany. For the analysis we use a structural equation model and apply the partial-least-squares method. Findings reveal that the promotion of sustainability in generic BPCs have an impact on the integration of sustainability in start-up business activity. Thus, from a sustainability point of view it makes sense to explicitly integrate sustainability into the concrete support offerings of generic BPCs. Our research contributes to cleaner production research by providing new insights on context factors in early (seed and start-up) phases of a new venture.},
language = {en},
urldate = {2020-07-14},
journal = {Journal of Cleaner Production},
author = {Fichter, Klaus and Tiemann, Irina},
year = {2020},
keywords = {Sustainable entrepreneurship, Start-ups, Support system, Business plan competition, Partial-least-squares method, Structural equation modelling},
pages = {122076},
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J. Horne and K. Fichter, "Growing for sustainability: Enablers for the growth of impact startups – a conceptual framework, taxonomy, and systematic literature review" Journal of Cleaner Production, vol. 349.
2022.
doi: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2022.131163
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volume = {349},
doi = {https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2022.131163},
journal = {Journal of Cleaner Production},
author = {Horne, Jannic and Fichter, Klaus},
year = {2022},
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Y. Olteanu and K. Fichter, "Startups as sustainability transformers: A new empirically derived taxonomy and its policy implications" Business Strategy and the Environment, iss. 3.
2022.
doi: 10.1002/bse.3065
@article{olteanu_startups_2022, title = {Startups as sustainability transformers: {A} new empirically derived taxonomy and its policy implications},
issn = {1099-0836},
shorttitle = {Startups as sustainability transformers},
url = {https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1002/bse.3065},
doi = {10.1002/bse.3065},
abstract = {For research as well as policymakers aiming at fostering multilevel transitions toward sustainability, there is a clear need to better understand the transformative role and relevance of startups as newcomers in the market. The existing typologies of sustainable entrepreneurship and green startups have been derived from theory and are conceptual or anecdotal in nature. The lack of validity and generalizability is a major research gap, as the existing typologies do not provide a sufficient basis for policy decisions on how to promote which type of entrepreneurship to effectively support specific transition policies. Against this backdrop, we investigate the research question: Does the transformation orientation differ among startups, and if so, how can they be clustered as basis for sustainability transition policy? Based on a sample of 1674 startups and cluster analysis, the paper makes three important contributions: First, we provide a differentiated perspective and empirical data on the transformation orientation of newcomers. Second, we provide an empirically founded taxonomy of the transformative orientation of startups and contribute to theory-building of transformative entrepreneurship. Third, we test the assumption inherent in most existing frameworks that there exists a high-potential subgroup of startups. Our results confirm the existence of a clearly distinguishable subgroup with a particularly high transformation orientation, which we label as “sustainability transformers.” In terms of transition strategies, policymakers can build on our findings to adjust public funds and support programs in favor of specific subgroups such as sustainability transformers.},
language = {en},
number = {3},
urldate = {2022-04-21},
journal = {Business Strategy and the Environment},
author = {Olteanu, Yasmin and Fichter, Klaus},
year = {2022},
note = {\_eprint: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/pdf/10.1002/bse.3065},
keywords = {sustainable entrepreneurship, cluster analysis, multilevel transition, sustainable startup, transformation orientation, transformative entrepreneurship},
pages = {1--17},
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K. Fichter and A. Widrat, "Strengthening sustainable entrepreneurship through impact management in start-up support programmes" Entreprendre & Innover, vol. 54, iss. 1.
2023.
doi: 10.3917/entin.054.0124
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volume = {54},
issn = {2034-7634},
url = {https://www.cairn.info/revue-entreprendre-et-innover-2023-1-page-124.htm},
doi = {10.3917/entin.054.0124},
abstract = {Start-up support programmes represent an essential instrument to promote sustainable entrepreneurship. They accelerate and incentivise the development of innovative sustainable solutions. However, to date, little analysis is carried out to determine whether these support programmes realise this potential and contribute to environmental and social sustainability beyond economic effects. This paper outlines approaches and methods start-up support programmes can employ to set up impact management processes that fit their respective programme strategies and create value for supported start-up teams. Further, it provides recommendations for action that can help start-up supporters to instate a culture of sustainability-oriented impact assessment and management in the wider start-up support system.},
language = {fr},
number = {1},
urldate = {2023-07-27},
journal = {Entreprendre \& Innover},
author = {Fichter, Klaus and Widrat, Alexandra},
year = {2023},
note = {Place: Louvain-la-Neuve Publisher: De Boeck Supérieur},
pages = {124--137},
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D. K. Fichter, N. Heiting, and U. Oldenburg, "Zukunftsdiskurses „Demokratisierung von Innovation“."
2024.
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language = {de},
author = {Fichter, Dr Klaus and Heiting, Nina and Oldenburg, Universität},
year = {2024},
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Books, book contributions and edited volumes (selection)
