This study examines the experiences of business development centers in higher education institutions (HEIs) to promote entrepreneurship in underserved communities. It draws experiences and perspectives from multiple stakeholders to examine the contribution of HEIs toward equitable economic development and social renewal. Based on extensive qualitative data analyses, this study highlights the role of HEIs as anchor institutions and intermediary enablers of economic development in bridging traditionally split efforts between different university missions. The findings contribute to research and practice on entrepreneurship education and universities’ engagement in fostering inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystems and equitable growth through entrepreneurship.

这项研究考察了高等教育机构（HEI）中的业务发展中心在缺乏服务的社区中促进企业家精神的经验。它从多个利益相关者那里汲取了经验和观点，以研究高校对公平经济发展和社会更新的贡献。基于广泛的定性数据分析，本研究强调了高校作为衔接机构和经济发展的中介推动者在弥合传统上不同大学使命之间的努力中的作用。这些发现有助于开展企业家精神教育和大学参与通过企业家精神促进包容性企业家生态系统和公平增长的研究和实践。