Suma de Negocios | 2026
Authors: Molina M.A.M.; Valdez-Juárez L.E.; Ramos-Escobar E.A.; Ruiz-Zamora J.A.
DOI: 10.14349/sumneg/2026.V17.N36.A1
Journal: Suma de Negocios
Year: 2026
Publisher: Fundacion Universitaria Konrad Lorenz
Document Type: Article
Open Access: All Open Access; Gold Open Access; Green Open Access
Cited by: 0
Introduction/Objectives: intrapreneurship has emerged as a key driver for innovation and the consolidation of organisational capacities in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). In this context, this study examines the internal and external determinants that influence the strengthening of intrapreneurship in SMEs in northwestern Mexico, identifying those that enhance or limit their innovative capacity. The objective is to analyse the key variables that condition the evaluation of entrepreneurship within SMEs, in order to identify the key elements that enhance or limit their capacity for organisational innovation. Methodology: the study adopted a quantitative, causal, explanatory and predictive cross-sectional approach, based on a survey applied to 1,012 SMEs. Likert-type scales and structural equation analysis (PLS-SEM) were used to validate the proposed hypotheses, guaranteeing the robustness of the psychometric properties and the empirical coherence of the model constructs. Results: it will be confirmed that business education, funding, and social norms have a significant positive impact on intrapreneurship. Conversely, technological infrastructure, low investment in R&D, and restrictive public policies have a negative influence. Physical infrastructure did not show a statistically significant effect. Conclusions: the results underscore the need to strengthen internal capabilities and reform the external environment in order to enhance intrapreneurship. It is recommended to invest in continuing education, technological advancement, and innovation, while also restructuring public policies to better align with the real needs of SMEs, thereby contributing to their sustainable competitiveness. © 2026 Fundación Universitaria Konrad Lorenz.
Factors: Business education; financing; intrapreneurship; physical infrastructure; public policies; research and development; SMEs; social norms; technological infrastructure