Sr. No. |
Activity |
Location |
Duration |
Target group |
Objectives & Outcome |
1.1 |
Policy Research and Advocacy |
1.1.1 |
Policy Research Studies on:
i. Role of Intellectual Capital in Growth of MSMEs ii. Science and Technology based Entrepreneurship for Disadvantaged Groups iii. Social Inclusion initiatives for marginalised communities iv. Assessment of Government Schemes to measure their Impact v. Research on Start-up Village Entrepreneurship Programme vi. Analysis of Cluster Interventions in the country |
EDII Campus |
1 year |
Policy makers, Researchers |
Contribute to policy advocacy by conducting research studies pertaining to MSMEs, Science and Technology, Social Inclusion, Impact Studies, Start-up Village Entrepreneurship Prog., Cluster etc. |
1.1.2 |
Sponsored Research Chairs by Government and Financial Institutions |
EDII Campus |
1 year |
Academicians, Researchers |
Conduct research activities under the sponsored 'Research Chair'; undertake survey on different research themes and prepare report with policy recommendations. |
1.1.3 |
MSME Cluster Policy |
EDII Campus |
1 year |
Governments, Policy makers, Industry |
The MSME Cluster Policy for Entrepreneurship Development will present a set of policies to strengthen entrepreneurship in and around manufacturing clusters. |
1.2 |
Centre for Research in Entrepreneurship Education & Development (CREED) |
1.2.1 |
Journal of Entrepreneurship |
EDII Campus |
Bi-annual |
Academic Fraternity |
To share research findings with the academic fraternity and enhance the boundaries of knowledge in entrepreneurship. |
1.2.2 |
14th Biennial Conference on Entrepreneurship |
EDII Campus |
2 days |
Educators, Policymakers, Researchers, Students |
A forum wherein entrepreneurship researchers, educators, and practitioners from across India and abroad, will share their research findings and learnings. |
1.2.3 |
Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM) India Survey and Report |
EDII Campus |
1 year |
Policy makers, Researchers |
Continue with the internationally acclaimed survey and come up with findings relevant for India; use it as a valuable reference on the entrepreneurial index in the country. Target: 1 National Report |
1.2.4 |
Participation in Conference/ Seminar/Workshop |
National/ International |
1 year |
Faculty and Researchers |
Present research papers in conferences, within and outside the country. |
1.2.5 |
Working papers, monographs, case studies, manuals etc. |
National |
1 year |
Faculty and Researchers |
Develop research interest among faculty and staff of EDII, and subsequently generate research outcomes of national and international repute. |
1.2.6 |
Short-term Fellowships in Entrepreneurship Research |
EDII Campus |
15 - 60 days each |
Researchers |
Offer fellowship to ED trainers, teachers, and researchers, to encourage them to work on themes related to entrepreneurship. |
1.2.7 |
Publication of Policy Briefs/ Policy Commentary |
EDII Campus |
I, II & III Quarter |
Govts., Policy Makers |
Publish Policy Briefs and Policy Commentary on policies pertaining to entrepreneurship, SMEs, and livelihood. |
1.2.8 |
Fellowship to FPM Scholars |
National |
1 year |
FPM Research Scholars |
Provide fellowship support to FPM students. Grant will also be provided to scholars who wish to present their papers at Conferences and Workshops. |
1.3 |
Impact Assessment Research |
1.3.1 |
Study on Technology Business Incubators |
EDII Campus |
1 year |
Incubators |
Conduct a study on 'Indicators of Technology Business Incubators in India', supported by both, Government and Private entities. |
1.3.2 |
Thematic Research Studies using GEM Data |
Pan-India |
1 year |
Policy makers, Researchers |
Research studies to be undertaken: 1. Family Business Entrepreneurship Framework Conditions in India
2. A Comparative Analysis of Policies for Promoting Women Entrepreneurship in BRIC Countries |
1.3.3 |
Impact Assessment Studies on:
i. Interventions of Tourism Dept.
ii. Rural Women entrepreneurs in the unorganized sector in Assam
iii. 'Ease of Doing Business Indicators'
iv. Critical Review of Policies and Schemes for Women Entrepreneurs
v) MUDRA Yojana/Stand-UP India/Govt. Initiative for Inclusive Growth |
EDII Campus & NERO |
1 year |
Govts., Policy Makers & Women entrepreneurs |
The studies will focus on assessing the impact of Interventions in Tourism in Gujarat, and of Women-run enterprises on the society, in North-Eastern Region. These will also provide insights on non-improving indicators of 'Ease of Doing Business', review policies and schemes for Women Entrepreneurs, conduct analysis of Government of India's initiatives like MUDRA, Stand-up India, Digital India etc. |
1.3.4 |
Study on SVEP Enterprises |
EDII Campus |
1 year |
MoRD, Govts. Policy Makers |
Measure the reach and impact of the SVEP programme. |
1.3.5 |
State Specific Research Studies on:
i. Application of Lean Management Principles on Coir Clusters of Kerala ii. Continuance & Sustenance of Student Startups based in Kerala iii) Study on MSME growth and its potential in Odisha |
EDII- Kerala, Odisha |
1 year |
Startups, Govts., Policy Makers, MSMEs |
Conduct research on state level issues, analyse current policies, and provide insights to the entrepreneurship policy makers of Kerala. Also gauge the potential of the MSME sector in Odisha and suggest interventions for its growth. |
1.4 |
Research Studies on Differently Abled People (under the aegis of Centre for Empowerment of Differently Abled, Govt. of Gujarat) |
1.4.1 |
Impact Assessment Study & Policy Briefs |
EDII Campus |
1 year |
Government and Beneficiaries |
Conduct impact assessment of policies for empowerment of Differently Abled Persons, implemented by Dept. of Social Justice & Empowerment, Govt. of Gujarat. |
1.4.2 |
Study on 'Need for Skill Training to Enhance Employability' |
EDII Campus |
1 year |
Government and Beneficiaries |
Understand the need for Skill Training to enhance employability of Differently Abled People, and thereby design and deliver relevant programmes. |
1.4.3 |
Study on 'Business Opportunity Landscape for Differently Abled People' |
EDII Campus |
1 year |
Government and Beneficiaries |
Understand the business opportunities available for the Differently Abled, and design appropriate training programmes. |
1.4.4 |
Dissemination Events |
EDII Campus |
1 year |
Government and Beneficiaries |
Dissemination events (workshops, seminars, conference, round table, panel discussion etc.) will be planned on themes related to empowerment of Differently Abled People. |
1.5 |
Knowledge Product Development |
1.5.1 |
Handbook for Entrepreneurship Teachers |
EDII Campus |
1 year |
Professionals, Students and Teachers |
The handbook on 'how to teach entrepreneurship courses to students/entrepreneurs', will help teachers/trainers to conduct result oriented academic/capacity building programmes. |
1.5.2 |
Coffee Table Book (50 Cases - I Volume) |
EDII Campus |
1 year |
Professionals, Students and Teachers |
Develop a coffee table book featuring 50 cases on EDII Alumni; to be used for dissemination and documentation purposes. |
1.5.3 |
Database Centre |
EDII Campus |
1 year |
Researchers |
To create a repository of databases related to research, including existing data sets (viz. GEM Data, SVEP Data, DST Data, Yes Bank Data). |
1.5.4 |
Books on i) Manifestations of Entrepreneurship ii) Family Business Entrepreneurship |
EDII Campus |
1 year |
Academicians/ Researchers |
Publish books for various stakeholders of the entrepreneurship ecosystem, including family businesses, academicians and researchers. |
1.5.5 |
Case Study Development for Teaching/Coffee table book |
EDII Campus |
1 year |
Professionals, Teachers and Students |
Develop case studies on successful entrepreneurs and family businesses for classroom discussion, and publish case lets of successful rural entrepreneurs supported by SVEP. |
1.6 |
Seminars, Conferences, Research Events, Extension Activities |
1.6.1 |
Annual International Conference on ‘Student Innovation, Start-ups and Ecosystem' |
EDII Campus |
2 days |
Educators, Policymakers, Researchers, Students |
A forum wherein researchers and practitioners working on student innovation and entrepreneurship in academia, from across India and abroad, will share their learnings. |
1.6.2 |
Policy-based Interventions under Unnat Bharat Abhiyan (UBA) |
EDII Campus |
3 years |
People in villages |
Promote rural development through a Village Development Plan, incorporating interventions for growth of the village. Interventions will focus on parameters of health, livelihood, education, water and sanitation, and energy. |
1.6.3 |
Programme on 'Entrepreneurship and Startups' for telecast on Doordarshan |
EDII Kerala |
15 days |
Students, Startups |
Disseminate information on Start Ups/ Entrepreneurship through a series on Doordarshan. |
1.6.4 |
National/International Entrepreneurship Policy Yatra |
Pan-India |
2 weeks |
Youth & Executives |
An immersive travel programme that will provide first-hand exposure to entrepreneurship policies in India and in other countries. |