The Role of Universities in Promoting Entrepreneurial Culture (A Study on Public and Private Universities and Colleges in Tripoli - Libya)

Dr. Najma Masoud Al-Shibli

This study aims to examine the role of Libyan universities in promoting an entrepreneurial culture among students and faculty members, recognizing their pivotal contribution to innovation and economic development. The research adopted a descriptive-analytical approach, collecting data through a questionnaire distributed to 86 faculty members, obtaining 75 valid responses (87% response rate). Findings indicate that Libyan universities play a moderate role in fostering entrepreneurial awareness, constrained by administrative and academic obstacles. Results also reveal a statistically significant relationship between academic performance, innovation support, and students' entrepreneurial orientation. The study recommends integrating entrepreneurship concepts into curricula, simplifying administrative procedures, and establishing university innovation incubators.

Entrepreneurial culture - Universities - Innovation - Academic performance - Administrative barriers - Libyan higher education - Entrepreneurship education.