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The term entrepreneurship, also known as entrepreneurial spirit, start-up culture, or startup scene, is a subfield of economics that deals with the creation of new organizations.

Entrepreneurship, however, goes beyond simply starting a business and using resources efficiently. It encompasses creative elements such as the systematic identification of market opportunities, the development of new business ideas, and their implementation in innovative business models. These entrepreneurial activities do not necessarily have to be linked to an ownership role. This means that entrepreneurship can also be practiced within existing companies by individuals who are not owners – a concept known as intrapreneurship.

In German, “Unternehmertum” (entrepreneurship) also refers to the entirety of all entrepreneurs in a country or the social class of entrepreneurs, although the distinction from small business owners is often blurred. To describe the characteristics of innovative, risk-taking founders, the term “entrepreneur” is increasingly used. In contrast, a founder who starts without innovative business ideas, without employees, and without growth potential is often referred to as a business founder. A “start-up” describes the early and time-limited development phase of an innovative company that aims for a scalable business model in order to achieve significant growth.

The success of founders and young entrepreneurs depends crucially on a comprehensive regional startup ecosystem and a startup-friendly climate. This includes both public and private initiatives for entrepreneurial training and support, in comparison to international standards.