Entrepreneurship

Entrepreneurship

Research Cluster Overview

Research Cluster: Entrepreneurship and Resource Sustainability
Topic: Empowering Sustainability: Proposal for a Research Cluster in Entrepreneurship
Theme:
a) Rural Entrepreneurship — SDGs 1, 2, and 8
b) Social Entrepreneurship — SDGs 3, 4, and 5
c) Sustainable Entrepreneurship — SDGs 12, 14, 15, and 17
d) Student Entrepreneurship — SDGs 4, 8, and 9

This research cluster explores how entrepreneurial innovation can solve real-world sustainability challenges by empowering rural communities, promoting gender equality, improving healthcare and education access, and driving eco-conscious growth. The initiative draws alignment with FAO’s “One World – No Hunger”, UNEP’s “Entrepreneurship for the Environment”, and national missions like Ayushman Bharat and NAPCC. By integrating diverse academic insights and focusing on community impact, it builds scalable and interdisciplinary entrepreneurship models addressing social and environmental issues.

Research Focus Areas

– Rural and Social Entrepreneurship
– Eco-Friendly and Sustainable Business Practices
– Inclusive Business Models and Policy Advocacy
– Entrepreneurial Skill Development
– Interdisciplinary Approaches to Innovation

Expected Outcomes

  • Analyse entrepreneurship’s contribution to SDGs and sustainable development
  • Design inclusive business models that create livelihood and employment
  • Evaluate social enterprise effectiveness in health, education, and gender equality
  • Encourage interdisciplinary research on entrepreneurship innovation
  • Demonstrate real-world application through community engagement and policy work

Current Projects

  • None listed currently

Faculty Details & CVs

Lead Faculty: Dr. Asha A G
Designation: Assistant Professor
Department: Commerce
Location: Kochi
Contact: 9745077587
Email: ag.asha@jainuniversity.ac.in

Faculty Members:
Dr. Asha A G — CV
Dr. Revathi K Sivadas — CV
Dr. Deepa K Damodaran — CV
Dr. Bincy Mole Baby — CV

Collaborating Opportunities

Internal: Department of Economics, Department of Psychology, Department of Languages, School of CS & IT
External: To be identified
Other Collaborations: Nil