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| Frugal business model innovation in an Indian emerging market: a multiple case study By Saqib Natasha. Asia Pacific Journal of Innovation and Entrepreneurship; Bingley Vol. 19, Iss. 2, (2025): 167-185. DOI:10.1108/APJIE-11-2023-0227 Abstract :This study offers insights for managers and decisionmakers on implementing frugal innovation strategies to address societal challenges and promote inclusive growth in emerging markets. Key managerial implications include the importance of understanding local contexts, building partnerships and leveraging innovative financing mechanisms. The study provides guidance for practitioners and social entrepreneurs in developing scalable and sustainable solutions for underserved communities. Practical implications include the adoption of decentralised distribution models, customisation of products/services and investment in capacity-building and training programmes. | |||
| Design Analysis for a Distributed Business Innovation System Employing Generated Expert Profiles, Matchmaking, and Blockchain Technology By Alexandrescu, Adrian; Delia-Elena, Bărbuță; Buțincu, Cristian Nicolae; Archip Alexandru; Silviu-Dumitru, Pavăl; Cătălin, Mironeanu; Gabriel-Alexandru, Scînteie. Future Internet; Basel Vol. 17, Iss. 4, (2025): 171. DOI:10.3390/fi17040171 Abstract :Innovation ecosystems often face challenges such as inadequate coordination, insufficient protection of intellectual property, limited access to quality expertise, and inefficient matchmaking between innovators and experts. This paper provides an in-depth design analysis of SPARK-IT, a novel business innovation platform specifically addressing these challenges. The platform leverages advanced AI to precisely match innovators with suitable mentors, supported by a distributed web scraper that constructs expert profiles from reliable sources (e.g., LinkedIn and BrainMap). Data privacy and security are prioritized through robust encryption that restricts sensitive content exclusively to innovators and mentors, preventing unauthorized access even by platform administrators. Additionally, documents are stored encrypted on decentralized storage, with their cryptographic hashes anchored on blockchain to ensure transparency, traceability, non-repudiation, and immutability. To incentivize active participation, SPARK-IT utilizes a dual-token approach comprising reward and reputation tokens. The reward tokens, SparkCoins, are wrapped stablecoins with tangible monetary value, enabling seamless internal transactions and external exchanges. Finally, the paper discusses key design challenges and critical architectural trade-offs and evaluates the socio-economic impacts of implementing this innovative solution. | |||
| How Do Start-Ups Develop Circular Business Models? A Systematic Literature Review By Petri, Jaqueline Marchiore; de Francisco, Antonio Carlos; Martins de Souza, Adriano; Donizetti de Lima, José; Trojan, Flavio. Sustainability; Basel Vol. 17, Iss. 3, (2025): 1246. DOI:10.3390/su17031246 Abstract :Circular Economy (CE) models have gained attention in the academic community for their ability to promote sustainability and efficiency in resource use. It promotes advances in the traditional linear economy and offers innovative solutions to environmental issues. In this context, start-ups play a key role in implementing Circular Business Models (CBMs), leading the transition to more sustainable practices and positively impacts on the market and the environment. In the current academic literature, there are relevant studies on the implementation of the CE in traditional companies. Still, discussions on how start-ups transition from linear economy to circular business models remain limited. To address this gap, we conducted a systematic literature review on how start-ups design and adapt the linear economy to their circular business models. Our methodology followed the PRISMA 2020 protocol, thoroughly searching the Scopus, Science Direct, and Web of Science databases, resulting in 42 articles. The findings highlight the crucial role of Circular Start-Ups (CSUs) in the transition to a Circular Economy, identifying the challenges and opportunities they face and the internal and external barriers they need to overcome to ensure long-term sustainability. Furthermore, this study highlights the existing gaps in the literature and suggests key areas for future research. | |||
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