Mapping the evolution of intrapreneurship: A comprehensive bibliometric analysis of global research trends (2000-2024)

Abstract

The study presents a comprehensive bibliometric analysis of global research trends in intrapreneurship from 2000 to 2024. Drawing upon a dataset of 1,880 open-access documents sourced from the Scopus database, the study employs advanced bibliometric techniques—such as co-word analysis, thematic mapping, co-citation networks, and trend topic visualization—to uncover the intellectual, conceptual, and thematic evolution of the field. Key findings reveal a significant rise in scholarly output post-2015, with notable peaks in 2020-2023, signaling growing academic interest. “Entrepreneurial orientation,” “innovation,” “corporate entrepreneurship,” and “performance” emerge as dominant and recurring themes, while emerging topics such as “sustainability,” “SMEs,” and “dynamic capabilities” indicate a broadening research scope. The study also identifies leading contributors, influential institutions, and high-impact journals, revealing a geographically diverse and interdisciplinary research community. By highlighting both established and underexplored areas, this research provides a strategic roadmap for scholars and practitioners aiming to advance the theory and practice of intrapreneurship in diverse organizational and regional contexts.