Entrepreneurial ecosystem (EE) research has grown significantly, yet it faces methodological gaps in capturing the organizational and resource-based dynamics necessary for robust theoretical development. Existing frameworks, often rooted in high-income contexts, struggle to account for the unique structures and dynamics of ecosystems in emerging economies. This paper addresses this gap by introducing a Resource-Based View (RBV) framework, integrating VRIO analysis (Valuable, Rare, Inimitable, Organized) with network theory to analyze EEs at the meso level. Applying this framework to the Moroccan EE (2008–2024) reveals a dual dynamic: while foundational resources like Funds, Trains, and Supports demonstrate consistent value and increasing redundancy, rare and inimitable resources such as legal support, prototyping, and testing remain underutilized due to organizational misalignment. The principal theoretical contribution lies in extending the RBV to EEs, demonstrating how resource configurations and network dynamics interact to shape ecosystem resilience and adaptability. By bridging resource-based and structural perspectives, this study provides a novel lens for analyzing EEs in diverse contexts.
