Nurturing the Entrepreneurial Path: Unraveling the Interplay Between Entrepreneurial Mindset and Intention Through the Lens of Entrepreneurial Culture

Abstract

Purpose: Developing entrepreneurial intention (EI) among students is become an important phenomenon. This study explores the role of entrepreneurial education (EE) and entrepreneurial self-efficacy (ESE) towards EI directly and indirectly through entrepreneurial culture (EC).   Design/Methodology/ Approach: The researcher applied quantitative methods to assess the proposed aim of the study. The study's respondents are students of different public and private sector universities in Egypt. Finally, the investigation concludes the results based on 272 samples.   Findings: In the outcome, EE and ESE have a notable impact on the development of an EI. Additionally, the study highlights the effects of EC and entrepreneurial mindset (EMS) on EI. In mediation, the EC acts as a mediator between EE and EI. However, the EC negatively mediates the connection between ESE and EI.   Research, practical and social implications:  The practical implications of this research point towards developing targeted educational programs to nurture an EMS and enhancing organizational cultures to support and encourage EI. Both approaches aim to create an environment that stimulates entrepreneurial thinking and action, whether at the individual or corporate level.   Originality/ value: This study aims to fill the gaps in the empirical assessment of EI among university students in Egypt.