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International conference on
"Innovation and Entrepreneurship for Deep-Tech Startups:
Role of Entrepreneurial Universities"


International conference on
"Innovation and Entrepreneurship for Deep-Tech Startups:
Role of Entrepreneurial Universities"

Conference Schedule

Inaugural Function

09:00 – 10:30

Time Speaker Duration
09:00 – 09:10 Welcome Address by the Conference Chair- Prof. M.H. Bala Subrahmanya 10
09:10 - 09:20 Opening Remarks by the Organising Committee Chair - Prof. Shashi Jain 10
09:20 - 09:50 Address by the Chief Guest- Prof. Sujai Shivakumar 30
09:50 – 10:00 Address by the Guest of Honour 1- Prof. Milind Atrey 10
10:00 – 10:10 Address by the Guest of Honour 2- Prof. M P Gupta 10
10:10 – 10:20 Address by the Guest of Honour 3- Prof. Debabrata Das 10
10:20 – 10:30 Address by the Guest of Honour 4- Prof. Rishikesha T. Krishnan 10
10:30 – 10:40 Address by the Guest of Honour 5- Prof. Noel J Lindsay 10
10:40 – 10:50 Presidential Remarks by Padma Shri Dr. Prahlada Ramarao 10
10:50 – 10:55 Vote of Thanks by the Conference Secretary- Dr. Ganesaraman K 5
10:55 - 11:00 Closing Formalities/Group Photograph 5
After Inaugural Function, PD 1: How to Promote Entrepreneurial Universities? at the Main Hall (11:30 - 01:00)
Session 1  |  14:00 – 15:30
Hall A
Paper/Abstract Track: Social Entrepreneurship
Chair: Prof. Angelina Yee (Asia Pacific University, Malaysia)
Co-Chair: Prof. Narayani Ramachandran, NMIMS

20th May 14:00-15:30
279 (ABS)Social Entrepreneurship in Assam: A Study of Selected Non-Governmental Organizations Driving Positive ChangeDipakshi Das (National Law University and Judicial Academy); Gitanjali Goswami (Barbhag College- Assam)
212 (FP)A proposed CPS system for managing S. incertulas populations in Assam.Dhrupad Das; Angad B. Sodhi; Rahul Barman; Sheikh R. Islam; Jesu N. Borah; Zubin Islam (Herbarium Labs, Guwahati)
238 (ABS)Nourishing Western Kenya – Back to the Land: Revitalising Kenya's Smallholder Agriculture through Innovation and InclusionOlweny Calleb (Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology-Kenya); Olubayi, O; Oscar Correia (Cavendish University-Uganda)
204 (ABS)Managing ESG Uncertainty in FMCG: An Entropy–Fuzzy Logic Approach to Sustainable EntrepreneurshipRuchika Locha; Luckshay Batra (BML Munjal University, Haryana)
Hall B
Paper/Abstract Track: Women Entrepreneurship
Chair: Dr. Florian Taube (RKW Competence Centre, Germany)
Co-Chair: Dr Sangita Dutta Gupta, BMU

20th May 14:00 - 15:30
219 (ABS)Advancement of women entrepreneurship through emerging entrepreneurial universities: Comparative insights from the innovation ecosystem of two leading Indian higher education institutes (HEIs)Ajeeta Srivastava (Bennett University-Uttar Pradesh)
266 (ABS)Beyond the incubation : configural pathways for entrepreneurial universities to empower women in deep tech ecosystemsNagaraj BV; Nandeesh V Hiremath; Gireesh Y M (Kirloskar Institute of Management-Maharashtra)
202 (FP)Endogenous Environmental Corporate Social Responsibility Decisions of firms in Mixed TriopolySrishti Gupta; Aishwarya Harichanda (Institute of Economic Growth, Delhi)
274 (ABS)Evaluating the Effectiveness of Government Initiatives for Promoting Sustainable Finance in MSMEs: A Structural Policy Framework Analysis with Evidence from BangaloreRasna Rameshan; Bindu Nambiar; Varsha T; Rohit Venkatesh Alur (M S Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences-Bangalore)
Hall C
Paper/Abstract - Track: Entrepreneurial Economics
Chair: Prof. Sreevas Sahasranamam (University of Glasgow, UK)
Co-Chair: Dr. T N Anuradha & Ms Kanchana, AIMS

20th May 14:00 - 15:30
229 (ABS)Financial Contagion in SME markets: Cross-border spillovers and policy response in emerging economiesRiny Raju (Govt. College for Women-Thiruvananthapuram); Anju Susan Thomas (Govt.Arts College-Thiruvananthapuram); Raju G (Xavier Institute of Management & Entrepreneurship, Bangalore)
243 (ABS)Overloaded and Overlooked: IT Departments in African OrganisationsOscar Correia (Cavendish University-Uganda)
209 (ABS)The Shift to Meritocracy: How Strategic Collaboration is Redefining Entrepreneurship in the Entrepreneurial EcosystemTrina Das (SIBM Bengaluru)
251 (ABS)Advancing the Knowledge Spillover Theory of Entrepreneurship through Sociotechnical Systems: A Framework for Encouraging Deep-Tech Innovation and Societal ImpactGaurav Dilip Tikas (IIM-Visakhapatnam); Venkateswara Prasad Manapoty (Nokia- Bangalore)
Session 2  |  16:00 – 17:30
Hall A
Paper/Abstract Track: Technology Transfer and Commercialization
Chair: Prof. M R Narayana (Fiscal Policy Institute, Bangalore)
Co-Chair: Dr. H S Srivatsa, MSRUAS

20th May 16:00-17:30
294 (ABS)A Triple Helix - PMBOK Framework for IP Commercialisation in TBI: Reconceptualising Technology Transfer GovernanceRithika Chandran; Lalit Sharma; Prakash Kumar; Dhurvi Patel (Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India-Gujarat)
215 (ABS)Institutional and Systemic Foundations of Ethical Technology Transfer in the Era of Generative AIShivika Saxena (National Institute of Construction Management and Research-Maharashtra)
237 (ABS)Strategic Digitalization for Competitive Advantage and Sustainable Growth in High-Tech StartupsPurari Kumar; Gourav Dwivedi (IIT-Delhi)
331 (ABS)Rising Trends of Digitalization: A case study on Women Entrepreneurs in BengaluruKush Kalra; Ameya Sapre (Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies- Bangalore)
Hall B
Paper/Abstract Track: Entrepreneurial University/ Technology Transfer and Commerialization
Chair: Prof. Charan Singh (Founder & CEO, EGROW Foundation, NOIDA)
Co-Chair: Dr. Yogesh Pai P, MIT, Manipal

20th May 16:00-17:30
209 (FP)The university of the future and the future of the universityLopa Mudra Chowdhury (Broadcast Engineering Consultants India-Berhampore)
211 (ABS)Developing a semiconductor ecosystem in India using corporate entrepreneurshipSanthi Perumal; Shyam Sreekumaran Nair (Institute of Management Technology-IMT Nagpur, Maharashtra)
324 (ABS)Entrepreneurs, Entrepreneurial, or Event Managers? A Micro–Macro Conceptual Framework of Entrepreneurship Faculty Roles in IndiaKulbir Singh Lamba (BML Munjal University-Haryana)
259 (ABS)Leveraging AI-enabled performance measure systems for deep tech innovation: insights from emerging entrepreneurial ecosystemsGaurav Dilip Tikas; Kovvuri Krishna Reddy (IIM-Visakhapatnam)
Hall C
Track - Pitch Deck
Chair: Mr. V. Laxmikanth-Pavestone Capital
Co-Chair: Dr Purushottam Bung, RVIM

20th May 16:00-17:30
215 (PD)Foucault Pvt LtdAnurag Raghuvanshi; Rakesh Kashyap H R (Foucault Pvt Ltd)
205 (PD)INDIBIOTEKBhawen Maroo; Subhadeep Mukherjee (MS Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences, Bangalore)
217 (PD)Oxigreen Healthcare Pvt LtdG Thiyagarajan (Oxigreen Healthcare Pvt Ltd-Bangalore)

Cultural Programme - Yakshagana


Session 1  |  09:00 – 10:30
Hall A
Paper/Abstract Track: Entrepreneurial Innovations and Technology
Chair: Prof. Roland Haas (IIIT, Bangalore)
Co-Chair: Dr Srikanth P, RVIM

21st May 09:00-10:30
249 (ABS)Breaking Generics Boundaries: How Can Dr. Reddy's Lead India's Pharma Exports in Complex Generics and Biosimilars?Vetrivel P; Saswati Behera; Shivakumar S M (IIT-Bombay)
296 (ABS)Analysing the Determinants of AI Start-ups Competitiveness: modified total interpretive structural model (m-TISM) ApproachKhushnuma Wasi; Jayashree Patnaik; Nakul Parameswar (IIT-Hyderabad); Deepak Thati (BV Raju Institute of Technology-Telangana)
291 (ABS)Examining Digital Technology Adoption in Social Entrepreneurship: A DEMATEL-Based AnalysisSatyam Pathak; Amandeep Kaur (ABV-Indian Institute of Information Technology-Madhya Pradesh)
282 (ABS)AI-Driven Self-Healing Cybersecurity Architecture Fog-Edge Deep-Tech EcosystemsV.G. Prasuna (Satya Institute of Technology and Management (SITAM), Vizianagaram, AP & SR University); Durgesh Nandan (SR University)
Hall B
Paper/Abstract Track: Innovation and Startup Competitiveness
Chair: Dr. Joanna Stryjek (Warsaw School of Economics, Poland)
Co-Chair: Dr. Neelima Watve, NMIMS

21st May 09:00 - 10:30
269 (ABS)International Competitiveness of Indian AI Analytics EMNEs: A Case Study of Fractal AnalyticsMohit Tiwari; Shivakumar S M (IIT-Bombay)
325 (ABS)Innovation as a Differentiator: Tech and Non-Tech Start-ups in India – Key Sources, Determinants, and OutcomesD B Sreevatsa (Indian Institute of Science-Bangalore)
212 (ABS)Understanding the Deep-Tech Continuum: A Framework for University Entrepreneurial Ecosystem MechanismsKVVNR Chandra Mouli; Vikas Kumar Srivastav; Raja Phani Pappu (GITAM School of Business, Visakhapatnam)
302 (ABS)Bridging Gaps in Assistive Technology Market: Entrepreneurial Challenges and Sustainable Business ModelsAnicar D Manavi; Pallabi Mund (M S Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences-Bangalore)
Hall C
Paper/Abstract Track: Entrepreneurial Innovations and Technology
Chair: Prof. Bhaskar Bhowmick (IIT Kharagpur)
Co-Chair: Dr Deepak Pandit, BMU

21st May 09:00-10:30
272 (ABS)Defining Startups Through Technology Readiness Levels: A TRL-Based FrameworkNeha Jaswal; Puran Singh (IIT-Madras)
320 (ABS)Factors That Influence The Ideation Of A Hardware-Based Tech Startup For Idea RelevanceMuthukumaraswamy D P K; Bala Subrahmanya Mungila Hillemane (Indian Institute of Science-Bangalore)
218 (ABS)Enhancing Innovation and Startup Competitiveness through Human Resource Management and Alignment with the UN SDGsRashmi Uchil; M R Suji Raga Priya (NIT-Surathkal)
217 (FP)A study on Entrepreneurial Innovations and Technological Evolution in the Laboratory-Grown Diamond Segment: Sustainable Branding and Consumer DynamicsNancy; Pawan Kumar; Aayushi Jain (SRM University-Delhi)
Session 2  |  11:00 – 12:30
Hall A
Paper/Abstract Track: Technology Transfer and Commercialization
Chair: Prof. G Arun Kumar (IIT Madras)
Co-Chair: Dr. Hemanth Kumar S & Dr Srihari, AIMS

21st May 11:00 - 12:30
219 (FP)A Communitarian Framework for Deep-Tech Commercialization in Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) of Sub-Saharan Africa: A Ugandan Case StudyEdison Kagon; Kimwise Alone; Oscar Correia (Cavendish University-Uganda)
293 (ABS)To Use or Not to Use: Exploring Entrepreneurial Attitudes toward AI Advisors for Decision-makingDevanshi Thakur; Binita Tiwari; Atasi Mohanty (IIT-Kharagpur)
239 (ABS)Understanding the Foundations of Tech-Enabled Sustainable Business Models through Systems TheoryGourav Dwivedi; Seema Sharma (IIT-Delhi); Akriti Chandra (BML Munjal University-Haryana)
213 (FP)Uncovering Archetypes in India's Sustainability Startup Funding LandscapeSruthi Kannan; Bhaskar Bhowmick (IIT-Karagpur)
Hall B
Paper/Abstract Track: Financing of Startups and MSMES
Chair: Prof. Gourav Dwivedi (IIT Delhi)
Co-Chair: Dr. Jitendra Kumar, MSRUAS

21st May 11:00-12:30
239 (FP)Systematic Literature Review: Social Entrepreneurship in the Global Artisan and Craft Sector- Models, Mechanisms, and Future PathwaysShreya Chakraborthy; Priyam Ghosh; Vaibhavi Dalvi (Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies, Bangalore)
326 (ABS)Demystifying the Credit Gap: An Empirical Study of SME Financing Using IMF FAS Surveys and Bank Annual ReportsSuman Sourav (Indian Institute of Science-Bangalore)
298 (ABS)Entrepreneurial Ecosystems and Innovation Networks: A Bibliometric Assessment of Universities, Technology, and Deep-Tech StartupsSelva Kumar D (M S Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences-Bangalore)
304 (ABS)Decoding Seed Funding: Predictors of Early-Stage Investments in Deep-Tech Startups in IndiaSubhajit Bhattacharjee; Rana P Mardana; Nakul Parameswar (IIT-Hyderabad)
Hall C
Paper/Abstract Track: Science Commercialization & Financing of Startups anc MSMES
Chair: Prof. Jon Thomas (University of the Fraser Valley, Canada)
Co-Chair: Dr. Sumukh S Hungund, MIT, Manipal

21st May 11:00 - 12:30
229 (FP)Internal and External Determinants of New Venture Emergence: A Structural Mediation Analysis of Prototype DevelopmentUsha J. C.; Ganesaraman Kalyanasundaram; Srikantha Dath (M S Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences-Bangalore)
262 (ABS)Technology transfer offices in indian universities: entrepreneurial collaboration as a driver for increasing the commercilization of researchSridhar Chakravarthi Mulakaluri (Welingkar Institute of Management Development and Research-Maharashtra)
255 (ABS)Flower-Like NiFe₂O₄@NiCo-LDH and Sheet-Like NiFe₂O₄ Nanoparticles: Morphology-Driven Electrochemical Properties for Energy Storage ApplicationsSardhar Basha S J; Kaaviyakanth K (PPG Institute of Technology- Coimbatore)
327 (ABS)Structural Equation Modelling (SEM) based Approach for Analyzing the Determinants of Technology Transfer & Commercialization from Public-Funded Space Organization: SAC/ISROHemant Jain; Vivek Pandey; Ravishankar J (Indian Space Research Organisation)
Session 3  |  13:30 – 15:00
Hall A
Paper/Abstract Track: Entrepreneurial University and Education
Chair: Dr. Gayithri Karnam (Institute for Social and Economic Change, Bangalore)
Co-Chair: Dr Akriti Chandra, BMU

21st May 13:30-15:00
317 (ABS)Extending the Pathways Between Entrepreneurial Self-Efficacy and Intention Among Students: A Moderated-Mediation Analysis.Manisankar Datta; Amrutha (M S Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences-Bangalore)
220 (ABS)The Model of Entrepreneurial University Driving Social Change, Tech-Startups, and Economic Growth: A Case Study of Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), MumbaiArchana Singh (Tata Institute of Social Sciences-Mumbai)
203 (FP)Policy Interventions for Fostering Innovation: Enhancing Startup and MSME EcosystemsLopa Mishra Jana (IIM Sambalpur)
228 (ABS)Nurturing Entrepreneurial Skills in Higher Education Institutions: The Faculty PerspectivesGirisha K R (Smt and Sri YERangaiah Shetty Government First Grade College- Tumkur); Sarala K. S. (Sahyadri Commerce & Management College-Shimoga)
Hall B
Paper/Abstract Track: Startup and Innovation Policy
Chair: Prof. Rajeev Kamineni (The Adelaide University, Australia)
Co-Chair: Dr. Dileep S, NMIMS

21st May 13:30-15:00
201 (FP)Mathematical Analysis of Interested Parties Expectation in Project Management of Defence AerospaceLakshman Singh (Hindustan Aeronautics Limited)
218 (FP)Systematic Literature Review on Sustainable Entrepreneurship in Emerging Markets: Trends, Challenges, and Policy ImplicationsK Carolina Edal Queen; Nalini G S (Thiagarajar school of Management- Tamil Nadu)
214 (FP)Investigating the Mediating Role of Big Five Personality Traits in the Growth and Success of Social EntrepreneurshipMamatha. A; Chandra Sen Mazumdar (M S Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences-Bangalore)
240 (ABS)Information Shocks, Volatility, And Strategic Behaviour In Digital Food Platforms: An Entropy and Flux Limiter ApproachLuckshay Batra (BML Munjal University-Haryana); Sumit (University of Delhi); Ruchika Lochab (International Management Institute-Delhi)
Hall C
Track - Pitch Deck
Chair:Mr.Ravi Jain- TDK Ventures
Co-Chair: Dr Aparna Rao, RVIM

21st May 13:30-15:00
202 (PD)NiLiCo Green Technologies Pvt LtdRavi Malavat (NiLiCo Green Technologies Pvt Ltd-Bangalore)
207 (PD)Dentech-32Sivaranjani Gali (M S Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences-Bangalore)
209 (PD)NakshatraUttam Singh Somvanshi (Nakshatra-Delhi)
218 (PD)Greenox Mobility Pvt LtdKarthik Saravana Raja (Greenox Mobility Pvt Ltd-Bangalore)
Session 4  |  15:30 – 17:00
Hall A
Paper/Abstract Track: Empowerment of Entrepreneurs
Chair: Prof. Shyam, (IMT Nagpur)
Co-Chair: Dr Vaishali Sharma, BMU

21st May 15:30-17:00
323 (ABS)Networks, Norms, and Negotiations: A Social Capital Perspective on Rural Women’s Entrepreneurship in JharkhandAvani Bharadwaj alias Preeti Aagneya; Durga Ghosh; Akanksha Yadav (Amity University-Ranchi)
232 (FP)Empowing inclusion through deep tech: A Sustainable Financial equality model for democratizing entrepreneurship Rakesh Mohanty; Ananya Jyoti Mahanta; Sushama Bhoi (Foundation and Emerging Computing Technologies Lab- Bangalore)
330 (ABS)The Entrepreneurial Ecosystem for Tech Start-ups in Chennai: Structure and GapsTamizharasi D; Jahnavi M (RV Institute of Management-Bangalore)
254 (ABS)Cognitive Determinants of Entrepreneurial Success:Evidence from Bootstrapped StartupsK M Sharath Kumar; Annette Nikita (M S Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences-Bangalore)
Hall B
Paper/Abstract Track: Entrepreneurial Leadership
Chair: Mr. Naoto Nakadate (Japan External Trade Organization)
Co-Chair: Dr Ramesh Raj Ayer & Mr. Vijayaraj K S, AIMS

21st May 15:30-17:00
273 (ABS)The Narcissism Advantage? How Resilience and Venture Capital Funding Interact to Shape Venture PerformancePuran Singh; Gautam Mishra (IIT Mandi)
277 (ABS)A Study of Female Entrepreneurship and Emotional and Cultural Brand Storytelling: The Case of ParamaAgnijita Mukherjee (IIT-Karagpur); Madhupa Bakshi (The Heritage Academy-Bengal)
247 (ABS)Breaking Cost Barriers: How Can Indian Public Giants Lead The International Green Hydrogen ExportsAnuj Yadav; Manisha Mandal; Padmanav Adhikari (IIT-Bombay)
305 (ABS)Interaction of Effectuation and Causation in Opportunity Recognition for Sustainable EntrepreneurshipMantry Priyathee; Jayashree Patnaik (IIT-Hyderabad)
Hall C
Paper/Abstract Track: Entrepreneurial Education
Chair: Prof. S. Nagarajan (Innovation ScaleUp Advisors Pvt. Ltd, Bangalore)
Co-Chair: Dr. Bindu Nambiar, MSRUAS

21st May 15:30-17:00
276 (ABS)The Path to Technopreneurship: The Role of Institutional Support and Experiential Learning on Engineering Students' Entrepreneurial IntentionS. Kavitha; Abhik Kumar Mukherjee (The University of Burdwan-West Bengal); Tonoy Dey (St Xaviers College-Kolkata)
278 (ABS)Fostering Employee to Entrepreneurial Transition: The Impact of Entrepreneurial Innovative Strategies on Tech Startup FormationEswar Prasad Manapuram (Dayananda Sagar University-Bangalore)
248 (ABS)Lean Startup and Design Thinking : Catalysing MSMEs Through Frugal InnovationJayshree Patnaik; Nakul Parameswar; Ahla Hashir (IIT-Hyderabad)
280 (ABS)The Strength Within and Around: Individual Entrepreneurial Orientation and University Support as Antecedents of Entrepreneurial IntentionPuran Singh; Dharmender Kumar Yadav (IIT-Mandi)
Session 1  |  09:00 – 10:30
Hall A
Paper/Abstract Track: Entrepreneurial Innovations and Technology
Chair: Prof. Olubayi Olubayi (Cavendish University, Uganda)
Co-Chair: Dr. Lidwin Kenneth Michael, MIT, Manipal

22nd May 09:00 - 10:30
235 (FP)Deep Tech Adoption and Financial Risk Management in Indian New Age Startups: The Mediating Role of Digital Operational ResilienceSubhadeep Mukherjee; Navajit Borah; Jitendra Kumar; Pallabi Mund; K. M. Sharath Kumar (M S Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences-Bangalore)
204 (FP)Examining the Impact of the Business Resilience Model on the Firm Performance of Deep-Tech StartupsN Surajkumar; Usha J. C.; Anicar D Manavi (M S Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences-Bangalore)
330 (ABS)The Role of Structural and Relational Embeddedness in the Entrepreneurial Process: Evidence from Indian TechAnusha Sabhahit (Chanakya University-Bangalore); Bala Subrahmanya Mungila Hillemane (Indian Institute of Science-Bangalore)
233 (FP)A Sustainable digital entrepreneruship startup modelRakesh Mohanty; Harshitha Dua; Sushama Bhoi (Foundation and Emerging Computing Technologies Lab-Bangalore)
Hall B
Paper/Abstract - Track: Entrepreneurial Education
Chair: Prof. Takahiro Sato (KOBE University, Japan)
Co-Chair: Dr. Srinivas Murthy, JNNCE

22nd May 09:00 - 10:30
300 (ABS)Engineering Management Strategies (EMS) and Generative Artificial Intelligence (Gen AI) as Catalysts for Entrepreneurial University and EducationHarsha Latha K S; Yogesh Pai P (Manipal Institute of Technology-Manipal); Debika Layek (Dr. B.C. Roy Academy of Professional Courses, Durgapur)
231 (ABS)Factors influencing sustainable entrepreneurial intention among students: the mediating role of entrepreneurial educationSoumya M; Yadunandan NS; Somya Agarwal; S Ajitha (M S Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences-Bangalore)
316 (ABS)Business model in social enterprises: Decoding the non-linear impact pathways.Manisankar Datta (MS Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences, Bangalore)
238 (FP)From Compliance to Competency: A Framework for Mapping NEP 2020 and OBE to Deep-Tech Entrepreneurial Outcomes in Management PG ProgramsHemanth Kumar S; B. M. Ramamurthy; V. Saravana Kumar (AIMS-Bangalore)
Hall C
Paper/Abstract Track: Entrepreneurial University
Chair: Dr. Y Vijay Kumar (The Jawaharlal Nehru National College of Engineering, Shimoga)
Co-Chair: Dr. Kalpana Venugopal & Ms. Srijita Biswas, AIMS

22nd May 09:00 - 10:30
231 (FP)From campus to commerce: understanding the decision making of student entrepreneursAnuradha Sharma (IIM-Bangalore); Akhil Jain; Shivangi Tiwari (IIM Bodhgaya)
246 (ABS)The Private Sector Should Establish Worldclass Entrepreneurial Universities in Africa.Olubayi Olubayi (Cavendish University-Uganda)
234 (ABS)Entrepreneurial Adoption of Organic Agricultural Innovations: Exploring Key Determinants among FarmersIsmail Zabiulla Sharief; Vimal Raj L; Suchithra T; Aditi Kaul (M S Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences-Bangalore)
271 (ABS)Catalysing Entrepreneurial Intentions Beyond Classroom Walls Through Extra-Curriculum Support: An Empirical InvestigationSonia Chawla; Manpreet Kaur (Dr BR Ambedkar National Institute of Technology-Punjab)
Session 2  |  11:00 – 12:30
Hall A
Paper/Abstract Track: Entrepreneurial University
Chair: Prof. Gaurav Dilip Tikas (IIM Visakhapatnam)
Co-Chair: Dr Anirudh Agrawal, BMU

22nd May 11:00 - 12:30
211 (FP)Startup Dreams: What Drives Gen Z and Millennials toward Entrepreneurship?Chandra Sen Mazumdar; B S Sushma (M S Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences-Bangalore)
265 (ABS)Role of Students' Entrepreneurial Intentions and Characteristics in the Development of Undergraduate Curricula in Ghana: Implications for Entrepreneurial UniversitiesReginald Djimatey; H S Srivatsa (M S Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences-Bangalore)
225 (FP)Entrepreneurial Dreams Falter: Examining the Role of Financial Literacy and Investment Behaviour in Career Shifts toward EmploymentKaranam Kavitha; Vanishree K (M S Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences-Bangalore)
206 (FP)Entrepreneurial Universities as Catalysts for Deep-Tech Startups: Fostering Innovation and Survival in the Global Startup Ecosystem A Case Study of Jain UniversityRavichandran Krishnamoorthy; Premalatha K P (CMS Business School-Bangalore)
Hall B
Paper/Abstract Track: Domestic Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurial Education
Chair: Prof. Rekha Rao-Nicholson (University of Essex, UK)
Co-Chair: Ms Rashmi Dhondale & Ms Srividya H, AIMS

22nd May 11:00 - 12:30
220 (FP)Understanding SME Internationalisation within an Emerging Economy: A Youth Entrepreneurship PerspectiveDannie Delanoy Carr Quiros; Rajeev Kamenini; Noel Lindsay (Adelaide University-Australia)
285 (ABS)Innovation Intermediation In Deep-Tech Under Institutional VoidsRangan Das; Nilam Kaushik (IIM-Bangalore)
309 (ABS)How Caste Shapes the IEO–Succession Intention Link: A Study of Indian University StudentsAkshra; Puran Singh (IIT-Mandi)
290 (ABS)Institutional Environment Entrepreneurial Intention and Firm Performance: Evidence from Technology Business IncubateesStutee Shruti Mohanty; Rajeeb Kumar Panda (NIT-Rourkela)
Hall C
Paper/Abstract Track : Entrepreneurial Economics
Chair: Prof. Prajakta Khare (Meiji Gakuin University, Japan)
Co-Chair: Dr. Chandra Sen Mazumdar, MSRUAS

22nd May 11:00 - 12:30
310 (ABS)Developing and Validating a Scale for Measurement of Financial Literacy of Startup Founders in IndiaMohit Maheshwary; Puran Singh (IIT-Mandi)
299 (ABS)Thematic Analysis of Entrepreneurial Behaviour and Sustainability Among MSMEs in Karnataka's Industrial ClustersVaishaly Bopaiah G; Chetan Hiremath; Gururaj Phatak (M S Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences-Bangalore); Arthur Fernandes (Kirloskar Institute of Management-Maharashtra)
268 (ABS)Modified Total Interpretive Structural Modelling (m-TISM) and MICMAC analysis approach to understand the Hierarchical Relationship of factors in the context of Strategic Alliances in Startups.Nakul Parameswar; B Vinod Kumar (IIT-Hydrebad)
221 (FP)Internet Adoption, Gender and Productivity in Informal Firms in IndiaJayati Chatterjee; Subash S (IIT-Madras); Rajesh S. N. Raj (Sikkim University-Gangtok)
Session 3  |  13:30 – 15:00
Hall A
Paper/Abstract Track: Entrepreneurial Networking & Entrepreneurial Innovations and Technology
Chair: Mr Thejasvi DS, IREU
Co-Chair: Dr. Parthesh R. Shanbhag, TAPMI Bengaluru

22nd May 13:30-15:00
287 (ABS)Designing a Multi Stage Validation Framework for Deep Tech IncubatorsJeya Malhotra (National Public School-Bangalore)
275 (ABS)Linking Entrepreneurial Ecosystems to MSME Performance: A Cluster-Mediated Analysis from Industrial Clusters in KarnatakaPushpa Hongal (Kriloskar Institute of Management Studies- Maharashtra); Avinash Pawar (DY Patil Institute of Management Studies- Maharashtra)
297 (ABS)How do Entrepreneurial Team members resolve their conflicts? Building theory from multiple case study of Entrepreneurial team members of Early-Stage VenturesRajashri Karbhari Gethe; Ashish Pandey (IIT-Bombay)
281 (ABS)What Do We Know About Student Entrepreneurship? An Umbrella Review with a Future Research AgendaGautam Mishra; Neha Jaswal; Puran Singh; Dharmender Kumar Yadav (IIT-Mandi)
Hall B
Paper/Abstract Track: Social Entrepreneurship/Family Entrepreneurship/Technology Transfer
Chair: Dr. Parveen Arora (Department of Science and Technology- GoI)
Co-Chair: Dr Noor Firdoos Jahan, RVIM

22nd May 13:30-15:00
234 (FP)Gendered Leadership in Deep-Tech Startups: A Comparative Study of Governance, Financing, and Scaling in BengaluruNagavani Kaggallu (Seshadripuram); Muralidhar S (GFGC)
257 (ABS)Does entrepreneurial orientation mediate the relationship between dimensions of knowledge sharing and competitive performance of indian family businessesAjitabh Dash (Institute of Management Technology-Uttar Pradesh)
322 (ABS)Comparative Insights into Deep Tech Entrepreneurship: A Qualitative NVivo Perspectives Analysis on Gender-Based DisparitiesRenee Namratha; Shivakami Rajan (MS Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences, Bangalore)
314 (ABS)Adaptive Intelligence as a Driver of Intrapreneurship in Indian Incumbents: A Conceptual FrameworkSachin Kumar Malik; Prabha Bhola (IIT-Karagpur)
Hall C
Paper/Abstract - Track : Entrepreneurial Economics/ Domestic Entrepreneurship
Chair: Prof. Ajay K. Manrai (University of Delaware, United States)
Co-Chair: Dr. Awantika Rajauria, NMIMS

22nd May 13:30-15:00
260 (ABS)Comparing regional entrepreneurial ecosystems in india and japan through the lens of ecosystem anchors: insights from japanKirankumar Momaya (IIT-Bombay); Prajakta Khare (Meiji Gakuin University- Japan)
215 (FP)Innovation Begins Indoors: Crafting Success Through Domestic EnterpriseMalini M Patil; Bhavya N Javagal; Manjusha Kulkarni (RV Institute of Management-Bangalore)
313 (ABS)Financial Dynamics and Growth Trajectories of IT Startups in Smart City Bhubaneswar: A Stepwise Regression AnalysisSathish Chandra Velpula; Bindu Nambiar; Karnati Srikanth (M S Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences-Bangalore)
208 (FP)Leadership succession and sustenance in Indias Family ConglomeratesRimpa Pal; Bhaskar Bhowmick (IIT-Karagpur)

Valedictory Function

17:00 – 18:20   |   JN Tata Auditorium, IISc Bangalore

Time Speaker Duration
17:00 – 17:10 Opening Remarks by the Conference Chair — Prof. M.H. Bala Subrahmanya 10
17:10 – 17:40Address by the Chief Guest — Dr. Ramanan Ramanathan 30
17:40 – 17:50Address by the Guest of Honor 1 — Dr. Anshuman Awasthi 10
17:50 – 18:00Address by the Guest of Honor 2 — Prof. Noel J. Lindsay 10
18:00 – 18:10Presidential Remarks by Padma Shri Dr. Prahlada Ramarao 10
18:10 – 18:20Vote of Thanks by the Conference Joint Secretary — Prof. K.M Sharath Kumar 10
18:20 onwardsClosing Formalities / Group Photograph 5
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