Digitalisation and SMEs internationalisation: The mediating role of eco-innovation

Samar Abdalla; Poh Yen Ng; A. A. Tantawy; J. Amankwah-Amoah

Digitalisation and SMEs internationalisation: The mediating role of eco-innovation

Samar Abdalla
, Poh Yen Ng
, A. A. Tantawy
, J. Amankwah-Amoah

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This study extends the Resource-Based View (RBV) framework and builds on existing scholarly works to examine the relationship between digitalisation, eco-innovation, and SME internationalisation. Using data from 300 SME owner-managers operating in the UK, the findings suggest that digitalisation positively impacts eco-innovation. In addition, we also found that eco-innovation has a positive impact on SME internationalisation. Furthermore, the results indicate that eco-innovation mediates the relationship between digitalisation and SME internationalisation. These findings highlight the pivotal role of eco-innovation and digitalisation in enabling SMEs to thrive in international markets.

Original language	English
Publication status	Published - 2025
Event	The 39th edition of the BAM Conference will take place from the 1st September (Virtual Day) and the 3rd - 5th September (In Person) 2025 - Duration: 1 Jan 2025 → …

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Eco-innovation
SMEs internationalisation
digitalisation

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