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Purpose: The present study was designed and validated the Entrepreneurial Skills Model in Saze Gostar Saipa Industrial Company. Methodology: The research method was purpose-based, applied-fundamental; in terms of data type, mixed (qualitative-quantitative), of exploratory type; it was survey-based on data collection method. Statistical population in the qualitative section was academic and industrial experts including senior managers of Sazeh Gostar Saipa Industrial Company. The statistical population in the quantitative part of the study included all employees of Saze Gostar Saipa Industrial Company. Using Cochran formula, 309 persons were selected using multi-stage sampling. In this research, library method, semi-structured interview (qualitative section) and researcher-made questionnaire (quantitative section) were used for data collection. Content analysis was used to analyze the qualitative data of the research and in the quantitative part descriptive and inferential statistical methods (structural equation modeling, exploratory factor analysis and single sample t-test) were used. Findings: The findings showed that entrepreneurial skills include technical, managerial, interpersonal, interpersonal, applied and critical thinking skills. The model presented in the present study was also well-fitted. Conclusion: According to the findings of the study, it can be acknowledged that in order to acquire entrepreneurial skills in Saze Gostar Saipa Industrial Company, it is necessary to pay attention to the technical, communication and thinking skills of the employees and to train them.