Entrepreneurship in the EU and Turkey. Turkey’s Pathway to Becoming a More Entrepreneurial Country After Considering the Case of the EU

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• 1. INTRODUCTION
• 2. ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN GENERAL
  • 2.1. What is Entrepreneurship?
  • 2.2. What is the Importance of Entrepreneurship?
  • 2.3. What Are the Cultural Factors that Affect Entrepreneurship?
• 3. HOW DOES THE EU SUPPORT ENTREPRENEURSHIP?
  • 3.1.Entrepreneurship 2020 Action Plan
  • 3.2.Small Business Act
  • 3.3.Competitiveness of Enterprises and Small and Medium-sized Enterprises
  • 3.4.Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs
  • 3.5.Entrepreneurship Education
  • 3.6.Your Europe Business Portal
  • 3.7.Enterprise Europe Network
  • 3.8.SME Internationalisation Portal
  • 3.9.Business Angels
  • 3.10.Access to Finance Portal
  • 3.11.European Structural & Investment Funds
  • 3.12.Horizon 2020
• 4. HOW DOES TURKEY SUPPORT ENTREPRENEURSHIP?
  • 4.1.The 10th Development Plan of Turkey
  • 4.2.The Turkish Council of Entrepreneurship
  • 4.3 Entrepreneurship Education
  • 4.4. Entrepreneurship Training Programmes of KOSGEB
  • 4.5.TÜBİTAK's Role in Entrepreneurship
  • 4.6.Access to Finance
  • 4.7.R&D and Innovation Support
  • 4.8.Incubators and Accelerators
  • 4.9. Entrepreneurship Networks
  • 4.10.International Entrepreneurship Centre
  • 4.11.Reward Mechanism
  • 4.12. Turkey's Place in the EU's Entrepreneurship Policy and Programmes
• 5. AN OVERVIEW OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN THE EU AND TURKEY.
  • 5.1.Situation of SMEs
  • 5.2.Entrepreneurship
  • 5.3. Female Entrepreneurship

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This master's thesis examines the role of entrepreneurship in the European Union (EU) and Turkey, with a specific focus on Turkey's journey towards becoming a more entrepreneurial country. The work aims to provide a comparative analysis of entrepreneurial ecosystems and support mechanisms in both regions, considering the EU's experience as a case study. By examining best practices, challenges, and opportunities, the thesis seeks to shed light on key factors that contribute to fostering a dynamic and thriving entrepreneurial landscape in Turkey.

• Entrepreneurship as a driver of economic growth and social development
• Comparative analysis of entrepreneurial ecosystems in the EU and Turkey
• Impact of cultural factors on entrepreneurial activity
• Role of government policies and support mechanisms in fostering entrepreneurship
• Challenges and opportunities for entrepreneurship in Turkey

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

Chapter 1 provides an introduction to the topic of entrepreneurship, outlining the scope and objectives of the study. Chapter 2 explores the concept of entrepreneurship in general, discussing its definition, importance, and the influence of cultural factors on entrepreneurial behavior. Chapter 3 delves into the EU's support for entrepreneurship, analyzing various initiatives and programs designed to promote entrepreneurial activity, such as the Entrepreneurship 2020 Action Plan, the Small Business Act, and the Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs program.

Chapter 4 focuses on Turkey's approach to entrepreneurship, examining its policies, programs, and initiatives aimed at fostering an entrepreneurial culture. This includes analyzing the role of government agencies like KOSGEB and TÜBİTAK, exploring access to finance options, and discussing the importance of R&D and innovation support. Chapter 5 offers a comparative overview of entrepreneurship in the EU and Turkey, highlighting the current state of SMEs, entrepreneurial activity, and the specific challenges faced by female entrepreneurs in both regions.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

The main keywords and focus topics of this master's thesis include entrepreneurship, EU, Turkey, entrepreneurial ecosystem, SME development, government support, policy analysis, innovation, and cultural factors.