Identifying and analyzing factors affecting the development of entrepreneurship in the field of information and communication technology

The purpose of this qualitative study was identifying and analyzing factors affecting the development of entrepreneurship in the field of ICTs. Therefore, using the opinions and viewpoints of experts in the field of ICTs, including experts and managers of the ministry of ICTs, the Delphi technique was used in three phases(n = 47). The instrument of collecting data was open questionnaire and structured questionnaire. Findings showed that 8 factors were effective in development of entrepreneurship in the field of ICTs. The identified factors were ranked based on the answers of experts. Based on research findings, the factors affecting the development of entrepreneurship in the field of ICTs in order of importance were: Support for technology and innovation in the field of ICTs, policy-making and implementation of ICTs entrepreneurship development programs; support entrepreneurs in the field of ICTs, development of small and medium size companies in the field of ICT, support, technical and management services in the field of ICTs, promoting the entrepreneurship in the field of ICTs; financial support in the field of ICTs and infrastructure development.