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education to enhance students&#39; entrepreneurial soft skills. Despite growing interest in VR as an educational 
tool, its impact on developing essential entrepreneurial competencies—such as opportunity recognition, 
creativity, and innovativeness—remains underexplored. This research aimed to explore VR&#39;s potential in 
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concerned stakeholders. Thirteen students from Poznan University of Economics and Business (Poland) 
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an activation of the entrepreneurial mindset and perceived skill development among students. However, 
challenges such as high costs, technical limitations, and the need for institutional readiness were also 
highlighted by consulted experts. Future research should focus on refining VR training modules, 
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training content, and delivery. These insights aim to inform the development of VR-enhanced 
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