CfPs: 17th Biennial Conference on Entrepreneurship | 24-26 February; Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India

17th Biennial Conference on Entrepreneurship

24–26 February 2027

Organized by Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India (EDII), Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India

Call for Papers
The conference provides a forum for researchers, educators, and practitioners to share their research findings and experiences in entrepreneurship development. Deliberations on contemporary issues of relevance and interest have opened up new avenues to advance entrepreneurship on a much broader scale. The conferences are organized under the aegis of the Centre for Research in Entrepreneurship Education and Development (CREED), setup by EDII. EDII has organized sixteen Biennial Conferences from 1994 to 2025. In line with the sixteen biennial conferences held over the past 32 years, the 17th Biennial Conference on Entrepreneurship continues to serve as an established forum for researchers, educators, and practitioners to share their ideas and research findings with other researchers, professionals and thinkers in the field. This conference provides an opportunity to exchange feedback and refine their research pursuits. Researchers are invited to contribute papers and reports that explore and expand upon the field of entrepreneurship theory and practice.

Important Dates

• Extended Abstract (≈ 2000 words): August 7, 2026
• Extended Abstract Acceptance: August 14, 2026
• Paper Development Workshop: August 28, 2026
• Full Paper Submission: November 13, 2026
• Acceptance Decision: November 27, 2026
• Registration: December 31, 2026

Conference Themes and Focus Areas
The 17th Biennial Conference on Entrepreneurship invites research contributions that advance theory and practice across diverse contexts. We welcome submissions on the following themes:

• Entrepreneurship Policy, Governance, and Ecosystems

This theme explores the institutional frameworks, policy mechanisms, and ecosystem dynamics that enable and constrain entrepreneurial activity. We invite research examining how governance structures, regulatory environments, and ecosystem orchestration influence venture creation and growth across sectors and geographies. Topics include, but are not limited to:

• Entrepreneurship Policy and Governance
• Sectoral Ecosystems and Entrepreneurship: Agriculture, Holistic Health, Education, Green Economy, etc.
• Focus on MSMEs: Competitiveness, Growth, and Sustainability
• Public-Private Partnerships and Ecosystem Development
• Regional Innovation Systems and Cluster Dynamics
• Entrepreneurship Theory, Practice, and New Venture Development
• Innovation, Technology, and Digital Entrepreneurship
• Entrepreneurship Education and Capability Development
• Cognitive, Behavioral, and Psychological Aspects of Entrepreneurship
• Inclusive Entrepreneurship and Social Innovation
• Sustainability, ESG, and Responsible Entrepreneurship
• Entrepreneurship, Society, and Cultural Context
• Family Business and Ventures
• Emerging Perspectives and Cross-Cutting Research
• Leadership, HR, and Work Behaviour in Entrepreneurial Ecosystems

Submission Guidelines: Authors are invited to submit full papers prepared according to the submission guidelines. Submissions should present original research, be properly structured, and adhere to the specified word limit and referencing style. All papers will undergo a peer-review process.

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