Digital Transformation and Administration Innovation In Press 2027 01 01 A Qualitative Model of Wise Governance in the Development of Social Entrepreneurship: The Case of Iranian Knowledge-Based Companies A Qualitative Model of Wise Governance in the Development of Social Entrepreneurship: The Case of Iranian Knowledge-Based Companies 1 18 EN Journal Article 2026 05 27 <p>This study aimed to develop a qualitative model of wise governance for the development of social entrepreneurship, with a focus on Iranian knowledge-based companies. From a paradigmatic perspective, the study adopted an interpretive–exploratory approach and was designed based on a qualitative research strategy. The study population consisted of academic and executive experts, and information-oriented purposive sampling continued until theoretical saturation was achieved. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 20 experts. The data analysis strategy was based on Braun and Clarke’s (2006) six-phase thematic analysis using MAXQDA software, and the findings were organized according to Attride-Stirling’s (2001) thematic network framework at three levels: basic, organizing, and global themes. The trustworthiness of the findings was assessed and established based on the criteria proposed by Lincoln and Guba (1985). The reliability of the model was also confirmed through test–retest analysis and intercoder agreement, with a kappa agreement coefficient of 85%. The findings indicated that wise governance influences the development of social entrepreneurship through three core components: wise policymaking, wise leadership, and wise organizational architecture. On the one hand, these three components shape social innovation capability and active stakeholder engagement; on the other hand, they directly contribute to a dynamic wise network. Furthermore, these constructs function as mediating variables and lead to the development of innovative social entrepreneurship through two pathways: sustainable value creation and strategic resilience. Accordingly, the conceptual model of the study was extracted in the form of 9 global themes, 35 organizing themes, and 144 basic themes.</p> https://journaldtai.com/index.php/jdtai/article/download/308/282