Digitalisation and SMEs internationalisation: The mediating role of eco-innovation

This study extends the Resource-Based View (RBV) framework and builds on existing scholarly works to examine the relationship between digitalisation, eco-innovation, and SME internationalisation. Using data from 300 SME owner-managers operating in the UK, the findings suggest that digitalisation positively impacts eco-innovation. In addition, we also found that eco-innovation has a positive impact on SME internationalisation. Furthermore, the results indicate that eco-innovation mediates the relationship between digitalisation and SME internationalisation. These findings highlight the pivotal role of eco-innovation and digitalisation in enabling SMEs to thrive in international markets.