Green Economics: International Journal of Islamic and Economic Education
Vol. 2 No. 4 (2025): Green Economics: International Journal of Islamic and Economic Education

Leveraging Volunteerism and Digital Competencies to Overcome Innovation Barriers Among Nascent Entrepreneurs in Indonesia

Fadia Zulfa Kanaya (Unknown)
Qonita Maharani (Unknown)
Roymon Panjaitan (Unknown)
Nanda Adhi Purusa (Unknown)
Mahmud Mahmud (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
11 Nov 2025

Abstract

This study explores how nascent entrepreneurs in Indonesia can improve their business innovation performance by utilizing volunteerism and digital competencies, particularly in the context of financial and technological limitations. These challenges significantly hinder their capacity for effective innovation, especially in resource-limited settings where access to tools and expertise is often scarce. A quantitative approach was employed, using data from 156 nascent entrepreneurs, which was analyzed through Structural Equation Modeling (SEM). The results indicate that the voluntary exchange of ideas and competences, framed through the Service-Dominant Logic (S-DL) perspective, plays a critical role in overcoming resource constraints and enhancing innovation outcomes. By facilitating collaboration and knowledge-sharing via volunteerism, nascent entrepreneurs can strengthen their digital and managerial capabilities, which are essential for driving innovation. The study highlights the importance of creating ecosystems that support stakeholder-driven volunteer initiatives, which help develop strategic digital competencies among emerging entrepreneurs, thereby fostering greater innovation capacity and ensuring long-term business sustainability.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

GreenEconomics

Publisher

Subject

Economics, Econometrics & Finance

Description

Green Economics: International Journal of Islamic and Economic Education; This a journal intended for the publication of scientific articles published by International Forum of Researchers and Lecturers This journal contains studies in the fields of Islamic and Economic Education, both theoretical ...