Current State of Metaverse in Entrepreneurial Ecosystem

Abstract

Entrepreneurs are gradually discovering the metaverse's immense potential as it evolves into a virtual environment in which users interact with digital domains and one another. This study aims to explain the tangled patterns of research, collaborations, and thematic trends at the nexus of the metaverse and entrepreneurial activities. Using Scopus database collection, this bibliometric analysis investigates the intellectual landscape of the metaverse and its ties with the entrepreneurial sector from 2005 to 2023. The key findings show that there has been a large increase in publications after 2020, indicating an increased interest in the metaverse's impact on entrepreneurship. Collaboration and the variety of documents demonstrate a thriving worldwide research community. Thematic maps depict interwoven themes, emphasizing key topics like big data, block chain, artificial intelligence, and virtual reality, as well as niche areas like human learning. This research contributes to a better understanding of the metaverse and its implications for entrepreneurship.