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Barriers to green innovation from a green marketing perspective: A study on the biotechnology sector

Yeşil pazarlama perspektifinden yeşil inovasyonun önündeki engeller: Biyoteknoloji sektörü üzerine bir araştırma

Abdülkadir Şencan(İSTANBUL KENT ÜNİVERSİTESİ)0000-0001-7337-6218
Pages
55–84
Publication Date
2026-06-30
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At the time of the study, there was no other example focussed on the biotechnology sector in Türkiye.

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Objective & Hypothesis:Purpose: The aim of this research is to determine what kind of problems the green innovation process in the biotechnology sector encounters in the commercialisation step from the perspective of green marketing.
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Key Findings & Data:Methodology: In the study utilising exploratory research technique, 3 biotechnology companies producing bacteria and enzymes with high technology within the scope of green products in Turkey were interviewed.
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Conclusion & Impact:At the time of the study, there was no other example focussed on the biotechnology sector in Türkiye.
🔬Design:Araştırma Makalesi
📍Scope:Comprehensive Sample
⚙️Variables:Yeşil pazarlama · yeşil inovasyon · yeşil ürün

Abstract

Purpose: The aim of this research is to determine what kind of problems the green innovation process in the biotechnology sector encounters in the commercialisation step from the perspective of green marketing. Methodology: In the study utilising exploratory research technique, 3 biotechnology companies producing bacteria and enzymes with high technology within the scope of green products in Turkey were interviewed. The data collected by semi-structured interview technique were evaluated by thematic analysis method. Findings: The main barriers in the innovation process of firms are legal barriers, stakeholder barriers, brand barriers, distribution barriers, resource barriers and financial barriers. Practical Implications: In order to overcome the identified barriers, the regulatory framework needs to be expanded, investor support needs to be increased and marketing strategies need to be diversified. Originality: This study aims to identify the barriers to green innovation, which is a research gap in the literature. At the time of the study, there was no other example focussed on the biotechnology sector in Türkiye.

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Amaç: Bu araştırmanın amacı yeşil pazarlama perspektifinden biyoteknoloji sektöründeki yeşil inovasyon sürecinin ticarileşme adımında ne gibi sorunlarla karşılaştığının tespit edilmesidir. Yöntem: Keşfedici araştırma tekniğinden yararlanılan çalışmada Türkiye sınırları içerisinde yeşil ürün kapsamında yüksek teknoloji ile bakteri ve enzim üreten 3 biyoteknoloji firması ile görüşülmüştür. Yarı yapılandırılmış mülakat tekniği ile toplanan veriler tematik analiz yöntemi ile değerlendirilmiştir. Bulgular: Firmaların inovasyon sürecindeki temel engeller; yasal engeller, paydaş engelleri, marka engelleri, dağıtım engeli, kaynak engeli ve finansal engeller olarak öne çıkmaktadır. Sonuç ve öneriler: Tespit edilen engellerin aşılabilmesi için düzenleyici çerçevenin genişletilmesi, yatırımcı desteğinin artırılması ve pazarlama stratejilerinin çeşitlendirilmesi gerekmektedir. Özgün Değer: Bu çalışma, literatürde araştırma boşluğu bulunan yeşil inovasyonun önündeki engellerin tespitine yöneliktir. Çalışmanın yapıldığı sırada Türkiye biyoteknoloji sektörü odaklı başka bir örnek bulunamamıştır.

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Şencan, A. (2026). Barriers to green innovation from a green marketing perspective: A study on the biotechnology sector. Girişimcilik ve İnovasyon Yönetimi Dergisi, Cilt: 15 Sayı: 1, 55–84. https://ajindex.com/articles/1625820

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