Entrepreneurial Sustainability through Digital Innovation and Knowledge Capabilities: A Systematic Literature Review

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10.2991/978-94-6239-656-2_23How to use a DOI?

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Digital Innovation; Knowledge Capabilities; Entrepreneurial Sustainability; Sustainable Business Model; Digital Transformation

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the relationship between digital innovation and knowledge capabilities as key drivers of entrepreneurial sustainability in the digital era. Using the Systematic Literature Review (SLR) approach with bibliometric and qualitative synthesis, this research maps theoretical developments and empirical findings from international studies published between 2018 and 2025. The theoretical foundation draws upon the Dynamic Capability View (DCV), Resource-Based View (RBV), and Knowledge-Based Theory (KBT) to explain how innovation and knowledge interact as strategic resources that foster adaptability, competitiveness, and long-term sustainability. The findings reveal that the integration of digital innovation and knowledge capability enhances an organization’s ability to create value through technology adoption, continuous learning, and collaborative networks. Bibliometric visualization indicates an increasing research trend towards sustainability-oriented digital transformation, particularly focusing on MSMEs and entrepreneurial ecosystems. The synthesis also highlights that sustainability is no longer defined solely by financial outcomes, but also by digital readiness, knowledge diffusion, and an innovation culture that aligns with social and environmental values. This study contributes to the literature by developing a conceptual framework that links digital innovation and knowledge capability as dual enablers of sustainable entrepreneurship. It further provides implications for researchers, policymakers, and practitioners in designing adaptive and inclusive strategies to strengthen competitiveness in the digital economy.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - Annisa Retno Utami
AU  - Saparuddin Mukhtar
AU  - Suparno Suparno
PY  - 2026
DA  - 2026/04/24
TI  - Entrepreneurial Sustainability through Digital Innovation and Knowledge Capabilities: A Systematic Literature Review
BT  - Proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Management and Business (ICOMB 2025)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 278
EP  - 295
SN  - 2352-5428
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-94-6239-656-2_23
DO  - 10.2991/978-94-6239-656-2_23
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