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This conceptual paper examines entrepreneurial ecosystems in relation to indigenous entrepreneurship, with a focus on Māori entrepreneurs within Aotearoa New Zealand. Aotearoa New Zealand is eminently concerned with business growth, and sees entrepreneurship, innovation, science, education and infrastructure all having a role in bringing this about. Entrepreneurial ecosystems at a national and regional level are a priority for government and industry to support this effort, but the perspective of indigenous entrepreneurs in their design and operation has not been given serious consideration. The paper discusses the theoretical concepts of entrepreneurial ecosystems, indigenous entrepreneurship, entrepreneurial identity and enterprise assistance. Second, the paper assesses the extent to which entrepreneurial ecosystems account for indigenous entrepreneurial identity, practice and contexts. Finally, the …