Entrepreneurial Engagements of Academics in Engineering Universities of Pakistan

Abstract

This paper gives an account of entrepreneurial engagements of academics in engineering universities of Pakistan. The study adds to literature on academic entrepreneurship in developing economies perspective. Data was collected through self-administered questionnaire from six engineering universities of Pakistan and 306 academics participated in the survey. Findings reveal that academics are involved in all the categories of academic entrepreneurship. However, it is quite evident that academics prefer the soft side of entrepreneurship than hard side. External teaching, seminars and consultancy are the preferred strategies compared to formation of companies within universities or without universities. The paper presents policy recommendations and future research opportunities in developing economies.