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Entrepreneurial ability and competitiveness become interesting topics in regional economic development. The research aims to measure the effect of entrepreneurship on competitiveness. The research approach refers to the concept of competitiveness in Diamond Porter. Research using verification methods based on empirical surveys on the leather tanning industry in Garut, Indonesia. Data processing and statistical analysis with Partial Least Square algorithm. The results showed that the ability of Entrepreneurship had a significant effect in increasing competitiveness. Further research recommends that local governments support entrepreneurship development through infrastructure facilities and industrial raw material procurement policies.