CATALYZING ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT THROUGH TECHNOLOGY DRIVEN SAFETY AND MAINTENANCE PRACTICES
Keywords:
entrepreneurship, industrial development, maintenance practices, safety, skills gapAbstract
The mismatch between workforce competencies and the technical demands of modern industrial systems continues to limit entrepreneurship and industrial development. This study examines how technology-driven safety and maintenance practices, including predictive maintenance systems, digital monitoring tools, and automated safety protocols, can help close this skills gap and support entrepreneurial growth within industrial ecosystems. A mixed-methods design combines survey data from industrial practitioners and entrepreneurs with qualitative case studies of enterprises that have adopted such solutions. Quantitative data are analyzed with descriptive and inferential statistics, while qualitative data are examined through thematic analysis to identify recurring patterns and institutional dynamics. Survey and case-study data collection for this study is complete. The findings show that technology adoption shapes entrepreneurial capacity, workforce readiness, and industrial performance, while also revealing barriers such as limited training infrastructure, restricted access to technology, and weak institutional support. These findings inform a proposed framework linking skills development, technology integration, and safety-conscious entrepreneurship. The study contributes to discourse on sustainable industrial development and offers recommendations for policymakers, industry stakeholders, and educational institutions working to connect entrepreneurship, technology, and industrial safety for long-term economic growth.
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