Rodrigues, Maria JoãoMiranda, Márcio Maciel Lopes de2025-02-242025-02-242024-11-282024-10-31http://hdl.handle.net/10362/179640This study examines the organizational factors that influence intrapreneurial activity in driving corporate innovation, analyzing five leading corporations in Portugal. A qualitative approach was used, through the interview of Innovation Leaders and Intrapreneurs. The findings highlight that top management support, intrapreneurial programs, and the integration of employee-driven ideas are critical for fostering an innovation culture. This work provides insights from a Portuguese perspective, addressing a gap in research, which is typically focused on U.S. companies. The results offer insights for leaders seeking to enhance innovation capabilities through intrapreneurship.engIntrapreneurshipInternal innovationInternal sources of innovationInternal initiatives of innovationmaster thesis203867580