International Conference 2026 at IISc Bangalore

International Conference on Innovation and Entrepreneurship for Deep-Tech Startups

Theme: Role of Entrepreneurial Universities

📍 Venue: JN Tata Auditorium, Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore, India

🗓 Dates: 20–22 May 2026

Hosted by:

Department of Management Studies, IISc Bangalore

In collaboration with academic partners including IIT Madras, MSRUAS, and more.

About the Conference

In the evolving landscape of the global startup ecosystem, deep-tech startups—though fewer in number—are proving to be more resilient and impactful. These startups require a strong foundation in research, engineering, and innovation, which are most effectively cultivated in entrepreneurial universities.

This international conference aims to explore how such institutions can foster innovation, support deep-tech startup success, and contribute to long-term socio-economic transformation.

Who Should Attend?

Researchers’ Platform:

• Faculty Members
• Research Scholars
• Project/Research Associates

Start-up Platform:

• Start-up Founders
• Angel Investors & VCs
• Incubator/Accelerator Heads
• Industry Mentors & Policy Makers
• Corporate Innovation Heads
• Government Officials
• E-Cell Coordinators

Conference Themes

Submissions are invited under, but not limited to, the following topics:

• Entrepreneurial Universities
• Deep-Tech Innovation & Commercialization
• Family & Women Entrepreneurship
• Entrepreneurial Ecosystems
• Startup Financing & Policy
• Social Entrepreneurship
• Returnee Entrepreneurship
• Science Commercialization
• Startup Competitiveness & Leadership
• Technology Transfer & Mentorship

Submissions Invited

Authors may submit:

✅ Extended Abstracts

✅ Full Research Papers

✅ Pitch Decks (Startups)

✅ Posters

🗓 Important Dates

• Submission Opens: 16 July 2025
• Submission Closes: 31 October 2025
• Final Decision: 31 December 2025
• Camera-Ready Submission: 28 February 2026
• Presentation Submission: 30 April 2026

Publication Opportunities

• Selected papers will be considered for fast-track review and publication in the Journal of Global Marketing (JGM)
• Best Paper Award by JGM in collaboration with IISc
• Opportunity to publish in the Journal of Global Business and Competitiveness (JGBC)

Conference Advisory Committee Highlights

India:

• Prof. Rishikesha Krishnan (Director, IIM Bangalore)
• Prof. M P Gupta (Director, IIM Lucknow)
• Prof. B S Murty (Director, IIT Hyderabad)
• Prof. Bharath Bhaskar (Director, IIM Ahmedabad)
• Prof. Suman Chakraborty (Director, IIT Kharagpur)

International:

• Prof. Paul Jones (Swansea University, UK)
• Prof. Rajeev Kamineni (University of Adelaide, Australia)
• Prof. Angelina Yee (Asia Pacific University, Malaysia)
• Prof. Kazuyuki Motohashi (University of Tokyo, Japan)
• Prof. Ajay K Manrai (University of Delaware, USA)

Registration Fees (INR)

Category Early Bird (Till 28 Feb 2026) Regular (Till 30 Apr 2026)

Students/Scholars/Startups ₹ 4,000 ₹ 6,000

Faculty/Industry/VCs ₹ 6,000 ₹ 8,000

International Delegates USD 200 USD 250

Full-time student ID required. MCA registration ID applicable for startups.

📩 Contact for Queries

📧 Email: enu4dt.conf@iisc.ac.in

📱 Dr. Ganesaraman K: +91 98454 10902 | Dr. Muthukumaraswamy DPK: +91 98455 12416

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