In a world characterized by increasing globalization and demographic shifts, immigrant entrepreneurship has emerged as a vital driver of economic growth, innovation, and social cohesion. Immigrant entrepreneurs bring social and cultural capital through their unique skills, ideas, and perspectives, thereby driving economic and social development and a competitive edge.

This book provides an examination of the dimensions, challenges and opportunities in immigrant entrepreneurship in Canada and abroad. The chapters in this book provide valuable insights into the multifaceted nature of immigrant entrepreneurship and its contributions to economic development and social cohesion. By examining the challenges, opportunities, and innovative strategies employed by immigrant entrepreneurs, this book informs policy formulation, program development, and future research endeavours in the field of immigrant entrepreneurship. Understanding and supporting immigrant entrepreneurship is essential for fostering inclusive economic growth and prosperity.

Mohamed Elmi holds a PhD in Information Systems at University of Cape Town. He is the Executive Director of the Diversity Institute. His primary research interest revolves around the role that information communication technologies (ICTs) play in national and international trade and development.

Wendy Cukier is a professor of Entrepreneurship and Innovation at the Ted Rogers School of Management, Founder and Academic Director of the Diversity Institute at Toronto Metropolitan University, Academic Director of the Women's Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub (WEKH) and Academic Research Director of the Future Skills Centre. She holds a PhD in Management Science (York University), an MBA (University of Toronto), an MA (University of Toronto), and honorary doctorates from Laval and Concordia universities.

Zohreh H. Chavoushi holds a PhD in Entrepreneurship from the University of Tehran and completed a two-year postdoctoral fellowship at Toronto Metropolitan University. She is currently a Senior Research Associate at the Diversity Institute, Toronto Metropolitan University.

Guang Ying Mo received her Ph.D. in Sociology from the University of Toronto. As the Director of Research Director at the Diversity Institute, Toronto Metropolitan University, Dr. Mo has led research projects on Employment and Social Development Canada-funded projects.

在一個日益全球化和人口變遷的世界中，移民創業已成為經濟增長、創新和社會凝聚力的重要推動力。移民企業家通過其獨特的技能、想法和觀點帶來社會和文化資本，從而推動經濟和社會發展，並增強競爭優勢。

本書探討了加拿大及其他地區移民創業的各個面向、挑戰和機遇。本書的各章節提供了對移民創業多面向特性的寶貴見解，以及其對經濟發展和社會凝聚力的貢獻。通過檢視移民企業家所面臨的挑戰、機會和所採用的創新策略，本書為移民創業領域的政策制定、計畫發展和未來研究提供了參考。理解和支持移民創業對於促進包容性經濟增長和繁榮至關重要。

Mohamed Elmi 擁有開普敦大學的資訊系統博士學位。他是多元性研究所的執行董事。他的主要研究興趣圍繞資訊通信技術（ICT）在國內和國際貿易及發展中的角色。

Wendy Cukier 是多倫多大學泰德·羅傑斯管理學院的創業與創新教授，也是多倫多大學多元性研究所的創始人和學術主任，女性創業知識中心（WEKH）的學術主任，以及未來技能中心的學術研究主任。她擁有約克大學的管理科學博士學位、多倫多大學的工商管理碩士學位和文學碩士學位，並獲得拉瓦爾大學和康考迪亞大學的榮譽博士學位。

Zohreh H. Chavoushi 擁有德黑蘭大學的創業博士學位，並在多倫多大學完成了為期兩年的博士後研究。她目前是多倫多大學多元性研究所的高級研究助理。

Guang Ying Mo 獲得多倫多大學的社會學博士學位。作為多倫多大學多元性研究所的研究主任，Mo 博士主導了由加拿大就業與社會發展部資助的研究項目。

Mohamed Elmi holds a PhD in Information Systems at University of Cape Town. He is the Executive Director of the Diversity Institute. His primary research interest revolves around the role that information communication technologies (ICTs) play in national and international trade and development.

Wendy Cukier is a professor of Entrepreneurship and Innovation at the Ted Rogers School of Management, Founder and Academic Director of the Diversity Institute at Toronto Metropolitan University, Academic Director of the Women's Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub (WEKH) and Academic Research Director of the Future Skills Centre. She holds a PhD in Management Science (York University), an MBA (University of Toronto), an MA (University of Toronto), and honorary doctorates from Laval and Concordia universities.

Zohreh H. Chavoushi holds a PhD in Entrepreneurship from the University of Tehran and completed a two-year postdoctoral fellowship at Toronto Metropolitan University. She is currently a Senior Research Associate at the Diversity Institute, Toronto Metropolitan University.

Guang Ying Mo received her Ph.D. in Sociology from the University of Toronto. As the Director of Research Director at the Diversity Institute, Toronto Metropolitan University, Dr. Mo has led research projects on Employment and Social Development Canada-funded projects.

Mohamed Elmi 擁有開普敦大學的資訊系統博士學位。他是多樣性研究所的執行董事。他的主要研究興趣圍繞資訊通信技術（ICT）在國內和國際貿易及發展中的角色。

Wendy Cukier 是多倫多大學泰德·羅傑斯管理學院的創業與創新教授，也是多倫多大學都市校區多樣性研究所的創始人及學術主任，女性創業知識中心（WEKH）的學術主任，以及未來技能中心的學術研究主任。她擁有約克大學的管理科學博士學位、多倫多大學的工商管理碩士學位和文學碩士學位，並獲得拉瓦爾大學和康考迪亞大學的榮譽博士學位。

Zohreh H. Chavoushi 擁有德黑蘭大學的創業博士學位，並在多倫多大學都市校區完成了為期兩年的博士後研究。她目前是多樣性研究所的高級研究助理。

Guang Ying Mo 獲得多倫多大學的社會學博士學位。作為多倫多大學都市校區多樣性研究所的研究主任，Mo 博士主導了由加拿大就業與社會發展部資助的研究項目。