Institution Name: Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India (EDII)
Event Type: Conference
Conference Name: 17th Biennial Conference on Entrepreneurship
Conference Start Date: 24-02-2027
Conference End Date: 26-02-2027
About the Conference:
Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India (EDII) has been organizing Biennial Conferences on Entrepreneurship since 1994. These conferences provide 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.
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
- Entrepreneurship Theory, Practice, and New Venture Development
- Innovation, Technology, and Digital Entrepreneurship
- Entrepreneurship Education and Capability Development
- Cognitive, Behavioral, & 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
Who can participate? Researchers / Professionals
Registration Fee:
- Indian delegates: ₹ 11,000/-
- Foreign delegates: US$ 350/-
Bank Account Transfer Details
| Beneficiary Name | Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India |
| Bank Name | IDBI Bank Ltd. |
| Address of Bank | Super Mall – Infocity, Near GH-0 Circle, Gandhinagar, Gujarat – 382009, India |
| Account Type | Saving Bank Account |
| Account Number | 0132011021000 |
| IFSC Code | IBKL0000260 |
| Swift Code | IBKLINBB009 |
Paper Submission : https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=bice2027
Important Dates:
- Conference Dates: February 24 – 26, 2027
- Full Paper Submission: November 13, 2026
- Acceptance Decision: November 27, 2026
- Registration: December 31, 2026
- Extended Abstract (approximately 2000 words): August 7, 2026
- Decisions on the acceptance of Extended Abstracts: August 14, 2026
- Paper Development Workshop for Conference Paper: August 28, 2026
Contact:
Ganapathi Batthini
Conference Coordinator
Email: ganapathi@ediindia.org
Institution Website: https://ediindia.org/
Venue:
Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India,
Bhat, Gandhinagar – 382 428,
Gujarat, India
Email: conference@ediindia.org
Conference Website: Click here
About the Institution:
Launched in 1983, EDII is a National Resource Institute in entrepreneurship education, research, training, capacity building, institution-building, MSME growth and startup incubation. The Institute has been set up with the support of premier financial institutions, viz; the IDBI Bank Ltd; ICICI Ltd; IFCI Ltd; State Bank of India and with the backing of the Government of Gujarat. EDII stands on the belief that ‘Entrepreneurs are not just born but can also be created by training and well-conceived interventions’.
