Espíritu Emprendedor TES 2026, Vol 10, No. 1 enero a marzo 21- 39
Artículo Científico
Indexada Latindex Catálogo 2.0
ISSN 2602-8093
DOI: 10.33970/eetes.v10.n1.2026.462
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aunque sus efectos se concentraron en zonas urbanas. n conjunto, los hallazgos
permitieron generalizar que la creatividad aplicada actuó como un mecanismo clave
para la transformación empresarial, aunque su impacto dependió de las capacidades
organizacionales y del soporte institucional disponible. La revisión identificó también
vacíos significativos en la literatura nacional y sugirió que fortalecer la colaboración
universidad–empresa–Estado, ampliar la formación en creatividad y desarrollar sistemas
estandarizados de evaluación resultó fundamental para consolidar procesos de
innovación sostenibles e inclusivos en el país.
Palabras clave: Creatividad empresarial, Innovación, PYMES, Empresas emergentes,
Ecuador.
Abstract
Between 2020 and 2025, creativity assumed a central role in the innovation,
competitiveness, and sustainability of Ecuadorian SMEs and emerging ventures, within
a context shaped by rapid technological change and the need to diversify business
models. This study aimed to analyze in depth the scope, applicability, and effects of
creative techniques implemented in these environments, as well as to identify recurring
patterns, sectoral contrasts, and research gaps. To achieve this, a systematic literature
review was conducted following PRISMA guidelines, drawing on indexed databases,
institutional repositories, and national technical documents. Eighteen studies met the
inclusion criteria and formed the basis for the analysis. The results showed that
methodologies such as Design Thinking, collaborative laboratories, and Brainstorming
supported the creation of value propositions, the adaptation of organizational processes,
and the strengthening of competitive advantages, with more visible impacts in the
technology, education, and services sectors. The studies also revealed that the adoption
of these techniques was uneven, particularly in traditional industries and peripheral
regions, where structural barriers related to limited financing, conservative
organizational cultures, and insufficient managerial training persisted. Public policies
such as InnovaCIT and the Digital Transformation Agenda partially encouraged the
incorporation of creative practices, although their effects remained concentrated in
urban areas. Overall, the findings allowed for the generalization that applied creativity
functioned as a key mechanism for business transformation, even though its impact
depended on organizational capabilities and available institutional support. The review
further identified significant gaps in national literature and suggested that strengthening
university–industry–government collaboration, expanding creativity training, and
developing standardized evaluation systems proved essential for consolidating
sustainable and inclusive innovation processes in the country.
Key words: Business creativity, Innovation, SMEs, Startup, Ecuador.