Rebranding Entrepreneurship Education: Integrating Future Skills, Digital and Intrapreneurial Competencies into the EntreComp Framework

Entrepreneurship education (EE) has traditionally focused on developing the skills required for establishing new ventures. However, rapid technological advances and evolving corporate landscapes now demand a more comprehensive approach. This paper examines existing competency frameworks—most notably EntreComp—and contrasts them with models emphasizing digital fluency, future skills, and intrapreneurial strategies. Using an integrative literature review, we identify significant gaps in current EE curricula, which often neglect essential competencies such as internal innovation and advanced digital skills that are increasingly critical for both autonomous and corporate entrepreneurial activities. In response to these gaps, we propose the Integrated EntreComp (IEC) framework, an enhanced model designed to bridge the divide between traditional entrepreneurial skills and the demands of modern workplaces. The IEC framework expands EntreComp by incorporating dedicated domains for digital competencies and intrapreneurial capabilities, thereby fostering adaptive resource mobilization and internal innovation. This extended framework offers a structured approach to help educators and policy-makers reform curricula, ensuring that graduates are equipped to thrive in dynamic, multifaceted environments. A key element of our proposal is the rebranding of entrepreneurship education itself. By redefining EE to include intrapreneurship and digital fluency, our approach positions entrepreneurial skills as universally applicable across various professional contexts—not just in the creation of independent ventures. This rebranding effort underscores the transformation of EE from a niche discipline to a holistic field that prepares individuals for the uncertainties of the digital age and the complexities of contemporary corporate innovation.