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Desai Sethi School of EntrepreneurshipIIT Bombay

IIT BOMBAY

INVInnovation
ENTEntrepreneurship

Entrepreneurship Research
& Practice Conference

Conference overview

Presentation date
31 January 2027
Venue
IIT Bombay, Mumbai
Abstract deadline
15 October 2026

IITB INV.ENT invites emerging scholars and researchers to submit their work for presentation at a conference bringing together rigorous entrepreneurship research and venture practice. The conference gives researchers a platform to present new ideas, receive scholarly feedback, build collaborations, and contribute to the growing body of knowledge in entrepreneurship and innovation. It is part of a two-day INV.ENT event by DS School of Entrepreneurship, IIT Bombay, where entrepreneurship researchers, startup founders, VCs, and other ecosystem stakeholders come together.

Call for

Papers

Research Paper
Poster Presentation

On a broad range of Innovation & Entrepreneurship Research themes

Who can apply

PhD Scholars

Postdoctoral Scholars

Early-Career Faculty / Professors

Key dates and highlights

  1. Abstract submission deadline15 Oct 2026
  2. Acceptance announcement15 Nov 2026
  3. Final paper submissions1 Jan 2027
  4. Conference & workshops30–31 Jan 2027

Submission guidelines

Extended abstract, up to 1,500 words, covering:

  • Research objectives
  • Methodology
  • Initial / preliminary findings

Suggested research areas

Elements of the entrepreneurship ecosystemEntrepreneurial behaviour and ethicsInclusive innovation & social entrepreneurshipIndigenous and rural entrepreneurshipInnovation and product developmentLab-to-market translationUniversity entrepreneurship & educationAI & entrepreneurshipEntrepreneurial financeAny other topic related to entrepreneurship

Selection process

  1. Review

    Every eligible submission is reviewed by a panel of eminent entrepreneurship scholars.

  2. Selection

    Papers are selected for research presentations, and a further set for poster presentations.

  3. Criteria

    Based on quality, relevance, originality, and potential contribution to the field.

Stay at IIT Bombay

Shared, limited accommodation is available at the IIT Bombay guest house, first-come first-served. Costs are borne by participants.

Submission form

Submit your Abstract

Use the form below. Paper and poster applicants upload an extended abstract as a PDF (max 10 MB).

Professional Category / Current Position *
Are you currently seeking post-doctoral opportunities?
Participation Category *

Submitting this form records your name, email, phone, institution, and uploaded files so DSSE organisers can review the call for applications.

Connect. Collaborate. Contribute.

Submit your Abstract by 15 October 2026.