Research uncovers financing challenges in college student startups, suggesting improvements in the entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Driven by the global wave of entrepreneurship, college student startups have become an increasingly important force in stimulating social innovation and promoting economic transformation and upgrading. However, funding shortages remain the primary challenge hindering the success of these ventures. This article aims to delve into the deeper reasons behind the difficulties in financing for college student startups, conducting a comprehensive analysis from multiple dimensions including financial markets, policy environment, educational support, personal capabilities, and social capital. Based on this analysis, a series of targeted and actionable recommendations are proposed, with the aim of providing valuable references for governments, financial institutions, universities, and all sectors of society, to jointly improve the financing environment for college student startups and optimize the entrepreneurial ecosystem.
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Jianjun Zou (2025) studied this question.
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