Unveiling Research Trends in Sustainable Digital Entrepreneurship: Insights from Bibliometric and Systematic Analysis

Abstract

Sustainable digital entrepreneurship has been a growing topic in recent years because, in realizing the SDGs, a lot of collective action is still needed from various stakeholders and different approaches in solving economic, social, and environmental problems. This study aims to explore the research trends, gaps, and future research opportunities in sustainable digital entrepreneurship. This study uses the SLR method through the PRISMA framework protocol. The data is processed based on Scopus data sources. Data processing begins with the discovery of 911 documents with pre-designed keywords; then, only 71 relevant articles are selected through a strict screening process and analyzed using bibliometric mapping. The study shows that there are six major categories in the research focus in the field of sustainable digital entrepreneurship, namely digital foundation & capability, entrepreneurial orientation & actor, sustainability strategy & practices, business model & opportunity creation, ecosystem & financial enablers, and performance & competitive outcomes. This study contributes theoretically by developing a comprehensive taxonomy of sustainable digital entrepreneurship and identifying research gaps. Practically, it provides a roadmap for policymakers, entrepreneurs, academics, and other stakeholders to promote sustainable digital entrepreneurship.