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Drawing on established theories such as the Theory of Planned Behavior and Resource-Based Theory, a multilevel causal model was developed and tested using Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM). Data were collected from 550 alumni through a structured questionnaire, complemented by semi-structured interviews. The model integrates micro-level (entrepreneurial attitudes and funding experience), meso-level (entrepreneurial knowledge acquired from working experience), and macro-level determinants (opportunity cost). Results indicate that while individual traits play a role, organizational knowledge and institutional context have more pronounced impacts on entrepreneurial actions. In particular, opportunity costs have a negative impact on the business formation process, reflecting the challenges of entrepreneurship in unfavorable environments. The findings highlight the importance of fostering entrepreneurial ecosystems within universities, emphasizing education and support mechanisms tailored to overcoming institutional barriers. 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