Beyond the Classroom: Bridging the Intention–Action Gap through Entrepreneurship Centre Engagement in Developing Economies

This dataset contains primary survey data collected in 2025 for the study titled “Beyond the Classroom: Bridging the Intention–Action Gap through Entrepreneurship Centre Engagement in Developing Economies.” The data investigate the influence of Entrepreneurship Centre Engagement on Startup Initiation among graduates in Nigeria, as well as the moderating role of General Economic Conditions.

Data were collected using a structured questionnaire administered to graduates through a total enumeration (census) approach. A final sample of 241 valid responses was obtained. The dataset comprises 15 observed variables representing three latent constructs: Entrepreneurship Centre Engagement, General Economic Conditions, and Startup Initiation.