Venture capital, innovation channels, and regional resource dependence: Evidence from China

Du, Qunyang; Li, Zhongyuan; Du, Min; Yang, Tianle

Abstract

Although the literature predominantly emphasises the crucial role of technological innovation in alleviating resource dependence, limited attention has been given to the pivotal role of capital in driving such innovation. As a critical factor in technological advancements and productivity enhancement, venture capital has a substantial function in the utilisation of resources and the development of sustainable energy sources. Drawing upon panel data from 30 provinces in China, this study explores how venture capital and resource dependence are interrelated. Our research reveals that venture capital effectively mitigates regional resource dependence by facilitating increased investment in innovation channels. However, the weakening of regional human resources mitigates venture capital's diminishing impacts on resource dependence. These findings provide valuable insights for countries seeking to reduce their dependence on natural resources and achieve long-term economic sustainability.

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Acceptance Date: Jan 2, 2024
• Online Publication Date: Jan 16, 2024
• Publication Date: 2024-02
• Deposit Date: Jan 29, 2024
• Publicly Available Date: Jan 17, 2026
• Journal: Journal of Environmental Management
• Print ISSN: 0301-4797
• Publisher: Elsevier
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 352
• Article Number: 120034
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2024.120034
• Keywords: venture capital, resource dependence, technological innovation, human capital
• Public URL: http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/3487806