The Role of Campus Entrepreneurship Communities in Enhancing Students’ Entrepreneurial Mindset in Indonesia

Abstract

This study explores how campus entrepreneurship communities enhance the entrepreneurial mindsets of university students in Indonesia. Using a qualitative approach, data were collected from 16 active community members across Western, Central, and Eastern Indonesia through online interviews, documentations, and analyzed with NVivo. Findings show five key roles of these communities: (1) educational role, providing practical entrepreneurial skills; (2) incubative role, supporting idea development and venture readiness; (3) network facilitation role, connecting students with mentors and industry actors; (4) psychological support role, building confidence and resilience; and (5) transformational role, influencing long-term career orientation toward entrepreneurship. These roles together bridge the gap between formal coursework and real entrepreneurial practice. The study also highlights the relevance of the Theory of Planned Behaviour, showing that community engagement strengthens students’ entrepreneurial attitudes, norms, and perceived control. Overall, campus entrepreneurship communities play a crucial role in fostering entrepreneurial mindsets and career readiness among Indonesian students.