Purpose Entrepreneurial resilience is a complex yet highly topical phenomenon that includes individual, organizational and ecosystem elements. As an extension of this research focusing mainly on the individual characteristics and capabilities of a refugee entrepreneur (RE), this study aims to take a holistic approach to exploring how the resilience of REs is emerging in the Arctic region. Design/methodology/approach The analysis is grounded on 20 semi-structured in-depth interviews with various stakeholders in the Arctic region in Northern Finland. Findings This study’s findings underscore that resilience is integral to REs’ success. It needs to be understood as a multidimensional and dynamic phenomenon that includes individual, community and institutional levels, each with critical influential factors that show how resilience emerges in the challenging context of the Arctic region. Originality/value The findings enhance the understanding of the significance of resilience for the refugees to be able to integrate into their new hosting environment. Thus, this study not only helps to address a gap in the literature surrounding refugee entrepreneurship in the Arctic region but also a gap within the wider literature in terms of migrant entrepreneurship.
Tabas et al. (2026) studied this question.