How entrepreneurship support organizations empower social enterprises to achieve UN sustainability goals: a case study of AAST-EC, Egypt

Hamed A. Ead, Dalia Sharaf and Wael Eldesouki

Journal of Humanities and Applied Social Sciences, 2025, vol. 8, issue 2, 128-150

Abstract: PurposeThis study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of accelerator programs in supporting social entrepreneurship ventures contributing to the United Nation Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Egypt.Design/methodology/approachA mixed-methods approach was employed, combining quantitative analysis of 12 startups participating in Arab Academy for Science and Technology Maritime (AAST)-EC programs with qualitative interviews.FindingsThe study found a high mean social impact score (8.1/10), indicating significant social impact. Participants reported a 32% increase in confidence, highlighting the program’s effectiveness in empowering entrepreneurs.Research limitations/implicationsThe study is limited to 12 startups within one ecosystem. Further research is needed to generalize findings across different contexts.Practical implicationsThe findings provide valuable insights for Entrepreneurial Support Organizations to design and implement effective accelerator programs that support diverse social enterprises.Social implicationsThis research contributes to understanding how to foster a thriving social entrepreneurship ecosystem in Egypt, contributing to SDGs.Originality/valueThis study contributes to the growing body of knowledge on the impact of accelerator programs on social enterprises in developing countries, specifically within the Egyptian context.

Keywords: Social entrepreneurship; Incubators and accelerators; Social impact startups; Entrepreneurship support; AAST-EC Egypt; SDGs (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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DOI: 10.1108/JHASS-01-2025-0010

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