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Impact Of Technical Feasibility And Operational Feasibility On It Startup Sustainability: The Mediating Role Of Innovation Capability

Erliza Yubarda(1), Ganefri Ganefri(2), Asmar Yulastri(3), Yuliana Yuliana(4), Ambiyar Ambiyar(5),
(1) Institut Teknologi Mitra Gama  Indonesia
(2) Universitas Negeri Padang  Indonesia
(3) Universitas Negeri Padang  Indonesia
(4) Universitas Negeri Padang  Indonesia
(5) Universitas Negeri Padang  Indonesia

Corresponding Author


DOI : https://doi.org/10.24036/voteteknika.v14i1.137371

Abstract


This study investigates the impact of technical feasibility and operational feasibility on IT startup sustainability, with innovation capability serving as a mediating variable. As digital transformation accelerates, IT startups face strong market competition and high failure rates, making sustainability a crucial strategic priority. Technical feasibility reflects the readiness of technological infrastructure, system reliability, and technical expertise, while operational feasibility represents the effectiveness of workflows, resource utilization, and organizational processes. Using a quantitative approach and SEM-PLS analysis on 330 respondents working in IT startups across major Indonesian cities, the study identifies both direct and indirect effects among variables. The results show that technical feasibility significantly enhances innovation capability and directly contributes to sustainability. Operational feasibility also has a meaningful impact, primarily by improving organizational efficiency that supports innovation activities. Innovation capability demonstrates the strongest influence on sustainability, highlighting its role as the central driver of long-term competitive advantage. Mediation analysis confirms that innovation capability effectively transmits the influence of both feasibility dimensions toward sustainability, strengthening their overall impact. These findings expand theoretical understanding in the fields of entrepreneurship and information systems and offer practical guidance for founders, incubators, and policymakers seeking to improve the long-term survival and competitiveness of IT startups.

Keywords— Technical Feasibility, Operational Feasibility, Innovation Capability, Startup Sustainability, SEM-PLS.



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