TITLE:
Innovation and Entrepreneurship Education in China—An Overview of the Current Landscape
AUTHORS:
Yazhou Wang, Huike Xu, Pengcheng Zhang, Ming Song
KEYWORDS:
Innovation and Entrepreneurship Education, Research Evolution Trajectory, Curriculum System
JOURNAL NAME:
Technology and Investment,
Vol.16 No.4,
October
31,
2025
ABSTRACT: In the context of global economic transformation and industrial upgrading, innovation and entrepreneurship education (IEE) has emerged as a focal point in the reform of higher education. Drawing on CNKI literature data (2000-2024) obtained via the Library of Lanzhou University of Technology, this study systematically examines the scale and development trajectory of research on IEE, its thematic structures, disciplinary integration and crossover features, the distribution of research entities, and its quality and support systems. Findings reveal that the scale of research exhibits clear stage-based patterns, dominated by “developmental research”. The core academic domains are higher and vocational education, with a research focus on vocational institutions and college students. Major themes include talent development, disciplinary integration, and system construction. Institutions such as Jiamusi University serve as key contributors, and funding support from the Jiangsu Education Department is notable. As policies shift and technologies like AI increasingly integrate with education, the innovation and entrepreneurship education system is moving toward sustainable and long-term development.