ICSB Launched New Open Access Startup Journal
The International Council for Small Business partnered with Taylor & Francis to publish the Innovation & Entrepreneurship Review.
Updated on Oct. 13, 2026 in Startups
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The International Council for Small Business has launched the Innovation & Entrepreneurship Review, its first fully open access publication. The journal is produced in partnership with Taylor & Francis to provide a platform for research on entrepreneurship.
Why it matters
The new journal aims to provide an accessible platform for research on innovation and emerging business topics. This expansion reflects the growing international demand for digital distribution and open access to scholarly entrepreneurship research.
The launch increases the portfolio of the International Council for Small Business to 3 total journals. This publication serves as the first fully open access title maintained by the organization.
The players
International Council for Small Business
This global organization advocates for the development of small businesses and helped establish the official United Nations MSME Day.
Taylor & Francis
This international academic publisher specializes in peer-reviewed journals and books across various scientific and technical disciplines.
Ayman ElTarabishy
He serves as a lead editor-in-chief for the newly launched journal and manages scholarly initiatives within the ICSB network.
Eric Liguori
He is an editor-in-chief for the new publication and focuses on research regarding entrepreneurial ecosystems.
Katia Passerini
She serves as an editor-in-chief for the journal, bringing expertise in innovation management and digital transformation.
The details
The publication covers critical topics including artificial intelligence, digital transformation, innovation management, and entrepreneurial ecosystems. Ayman ElTarabishy, Eric Liguori, and Katia Passerini serve as the inaugural editors-in-chief, overseeing the journal's peer-review processes and editorial standards.
Timeline
The International Council for Small Business helped establish United Nations MSME Day in 2017.
The organization plans to present the new journal at the SME World Forum in Paris from October 21-23, 2026.
Market Landscape
This launch marks a significant shift for the International Council for Small Business as it expands into the open access sector of academic publishing. The move positions the organization to capture a larger share of global research discourse by lowering barriers to information access.
Researchers and entrepreneurs gain free access to specialized studies on artificial intelligence and digital transformation without subscription barriers. This open access model allows users to utilize scholarly findings to inform their business strategies at no cost.
The takeaway
Open access publishing is increasingly essential for distributing research on rapidly changing fields like digital entrepreneurship. Professionals should monitor the journal for new insights into emerging technologies that could impact their own startups.
What happens next
The International Council for Small Business will showcase the new journal at the SME World Forum scheduled for October 21-23, 2026, in Paris.
Further reading
For more information on the evolving landscape of new business ventures, visit the Startups section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Knowledgespeak.
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