ICSSR-Approved International Conference: The Multiple Faces of Entrepreneurship (From Idea to Commercialisation)

Conference Dates: November 4–5, 2026 | Abstract Submission Deadline: October 26, 2026 (Extended) | Venue: UGC-Malaviya Mission Teacher Training Centre, JNU, New Delhi

1. About the Conference

Overview: The conference offers a shared platform for academia, industry, and policymakers to explore how ideas, innovation, and technology are redefining entrepreneurship in India and across the world. Entrepreneurship today takes many forms, from farm-based ventures and social enterprises to AI-driven startups and family businesses.

Organizing Body: Sponsored by the Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR) and organized by the Atal Bihari Vajpayee School of Management and Entrepreneurship (ABVSME), Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi.

Mode of Participation: In Person
Venue: UGC-Malaviya Mission Teacher Training Centre (formerly HRDC), JNU, New Delhi
Contact Email: jnuabvsme.conference@gmail.com

2. Key Sub-Themes

Participants are invited to submit abstracts across multiple thematic tracks:

Opportunity Recognition and New Venture Creation
Corporate Entrepreneurship and Intrapreneurship
Family Business and Succession
Social and Sustainable Entrepreneurship
Digital Entrepreneurship, AI, and Emerging Technologies
Entrepreneurial Finance: Venture Capital, Angel Investment, Crowdfunding, and Microfinance
Entrepreneurial Ecosystems, Incubation, and Acceleration
International Entrepreneurship and MSME Growth
Rural and Agricultural Entrepreneurship
Gender, Diversity, and Entrepreneurship
Entrepreneurship Education, Pedagogy, and Public Policy

3. Important Dates & Deadlines

Conference Milestone	Scheduled Date
Abstract Submission Deadline (Extended)	26 October 2026
Notification of Acceptance	28 October 2026
Last Date for Registration	30 October 2026
Conference Dates	4–5 November 2026

4. Who Can Participate

PhD scholars and post-doctoral researchers
Undergraduate and postgraduate students
Faculty members and academicians
Entrepreneurs, startup founders, and incubator professionals
Policymakers, NGOs, and industry representatives

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: What are the conference dates?
Ans: The conference will be held from November 4 to 5, 2026.
Q2: Where is the venue located?
Ans: The venue is the UGC-Malaviya Mission Teacher Training Centre (formerly HRDC), JNU, New Delhi.
Q3: How do I submit my abstract?
Ans: You can email your abstract directly to jnuabvsme.conference@gmail.com.
Q4: What is the last date for registration?
Ans: The last date for registration is October 30, 2026.

Submit Abstract via Email JNU Official Website

Disclaimer: Information summarized directly from the official conference notification issued by Jawaharlal Nehru University. Please verify specific guidelines on the official website.

🔍 Key Information

Full Title

International Conference on “The Multiple Faces of Entrepreneurship”

Short Name

JNU Entrepreneurship Conference 2026

JAWAHARLAL NEHRU UNIVERSITY (JNU)