Providing a model of localization based on network-based internationalization in small and medium-sized businesses in the field of advanced technology in Iran1

Document Type : Original Article

Authors

1 Department of Entrepreneurship, School of Management, Central Tehran Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran

2 Associate Professor, Department of Entrepreneurship, School of Management, Central Tehran Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran.

3 Assistant Professor, Department of Entrepreneurship, School of Management, Central Tehran Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran

Abstract

Developing countries have a special focus on small and medium-sized businesses in order to succeed in economic growth, reduce unemployment, and create small multinational corporations. Therefore, making full use of the existing capacities of this type of business is very important in the economic development of countries. Also, due to the phenomenon of globalization and reduction of trade borders of countries, the importance of internationalization of start-up businesses, especially in the field of advanced technologies (such as bio, nanotechnology and renewable energy) in regional and national growth and development has become more prominent. . In addition to the benefits of using knowledge and technology, many of these successful companies in internationalization also benefit from the benefits of manpower skills and the interactions and networks between them. Despite the importance of the mentioned issues, there is still no clear and operational local model that is due to in-depth study of the existing factors and the combination of the mentioned factors together and in a holistic way in this field. There is a mentioned area in the field of internationalization development of small and medium businesses.

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