چکیده:
The paradigm of Academic Entrepreneurship has affected economic, social development, resulting in the prominence of the mission of universities in last decade. However, meeting the objectives of Academic Entrepreneurship is accompanied by uncertainties. Therefore, Academic Entrepreneurship must be evaluated to monitor and follow up the mission of universities and increase their performance and accountability. This descriptive-analytical study aimed to evaluate the level of Academic Entrepreneurship at the Islamic Azad University. Moreover, this survey used a questionnaire to collect quantitative data. According to Cochran's formula, 148 faculty members of the University were selected by random sampling. In addition, a researcher-made questionnaire based on the Academic Entrepreneurship indicators and standards of the International Accreditation Council for Entrepreneurial and Engaged Universities (ACEEU) was used to collect the data. Construct validity (0.83) and Cronbach's alpha (α=0.89) were used to evaluate the validity and reliability of the questionnaire, respectively. Then, partial least squares algorithm, bootstrapping, and SmartPLS and SPSS for mean comparison were employed to analyze the data. According to the evaluation results of each of the components, the Islamic Azad University of Mashhad was shown to be very excellent and privileged in terms of strategic orientation, entrepreneurial capacities, and third mission activities, respectively. However, the results did not confirm the stimulators and enablers component and the innovation and impact component. In general, the level of Academic Entrepreneurship in the Islamic Azad University of Mashhad was found to be satisfactory. Finally, suggestions were made for policy-makers and academicians to stimulate and strengthen Academic Entrepreneurship processes.