Frugal Innovations, Eco-Innovations, and AI Innovations in Modern Small Businesses

Balraj Verma editor Timilehin Olasoji Olubiyi editor Leena N Fukey editor Kittisak Wongmahesak editor Muktar Hero M Itai editor

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Emerald Publishing Limited

Publishing:23rd Nov '26

£90.00

This title is due to be published on 23rd November, and will be despatched as soon as possible.

Frugal Innovations, Eco-Innovations, and AI Innovations in Modern Small Businesses cover

As technology continues to evolve rapidly, the future of small business holds immense promise and potential. Though uncertainty and risk are key issues for both large companies and small businesses, in recent times applying new technology may allow for a better characterisation of uncertainty and reduce risk in small business decision-making.

The curated chapters cover topics including: business models, social innovation, green innovation, firm resilience, industry 5.0 and many more. The diverse chapter authors from around the world provide in-depth information on innovative behaviour and future trends in eco-innovation, frugal innovation, and AI innovation by entrepreneurs and small business and gather academic recommendations from research on innovation adaptations.

The series Emerald Studies in Sustainable Innovation Management aims at exploring the advancements of innovation management in turbulent times with a special attention to the transition towards a sustainable economy. The practice of innovation management is evolving rapidly as a consequence of positive phenomena such as digitalization and the green transition and negative ones such as crises and global emergencies.

The book offers a rich interdisciplinary exploration of sustainable and digital innovation in small businesses across diverse contexts. Its strength lies in combining rigorous empirical analysis with practical insights. Dr Timi Olubiyi and his co-editors have curated a volume that meaningfully bridges theory, policy, and entrepreneurial practice.

-- Diana Shelenko

This edited book offers a timely and insightful contribution to the growing discourse on innovation and sustainability in small businesses. By integrating frugal innovation, eco-innovation, and artificial intelligence, the editors and contributors provide both conceptual clarity and practical relevance for scholars, practitioners, and policymakers alike.

-- Taiwo Asaolu

An important and much-needed scholarly work that foregrounds the realities of small businesses in emerging and developing economies. The book successfully bridges theory, empirical evidence, and policy implications in the context of digital and sustainable transformation.

-- Manisha Paliwal

This edited collection stands out for its interdisciplinary depth and global perspective. It demonstrates how resource-constrained firms can leverage sustainability and AI-driven innovation to enhance resilience and competitiveness in an increasingly volatile business environment.

-- Ines BOUAZIZ

This edited book challenges conventional innovation narratives by showing that small businesses can simultaneously pursue sustainability, technological advancement, and growth as well. With strong editorial guidance from Dr Timilehin Olasoji Olubiyi, the book provides a globally relevant and forward-looking framework for understanding innovation in emerging and developed economies alike.

-- Titilayo J. Owolabi

A timely and compelling volume that redefines how small businesses innovate under constraints. Under the editorial leadership of Dr Timi Olubiyi, this book successfully connects frugality, sustainability, and AI into a coherent and practical innovation agenda.

-- Ewelina Id

ISBN: 9781805922018

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420 pages