International Conference on Entrepreneurship and Start-up Ecosystems

International Conference on Entrepreneurship and Start-up Ecosystems (IC-ESE 2026)

Date: May 9, 2026 | Mode: Hybrid | Location: Chennai, India
Organized by: Mastering Up
Convenors:

• Dr. Aishwarya Dhara, Founder & Director – Innova World, India

• Dr. Antony Cyril, Co-Founder & CTO – IonIQs BV, Netherlands

Conference Introduction

The International Conference on Entrepreneurship and Start-up Ecosystems (IC-ESE 2026) is a global platform for academic researchers, entrepreneurs, investors, incubators, and policymakers to explore innovative approaches to nurturing entrepreneurship and building robust start-up ecosystems. The conference encourages cross-disciplinary dialogue and knowledge-sharing to fuel entrepreneurial success across regions and industries.

Conference Objective

• To spotlight the challenges and innovations in entrepreneurship education and practice.

• To promote effective frameworks for start-up incubation, funding, and scaling.

• To connect start-up enablers, innovators, and academic thinkers.

• To publish cutting-edge research on entrepreneurship ecosystems and policy models.

Conference Outcome

Participants will:

• Present high-quality research and innovative case studies.

• Discover global best practices for venture creation and acceleration.

• Build strategic networks with academic and business experts.

• Gain access to publication opportunities in leading Scopus and WoS journals.

• Receive certificates of participation/presentation.

Call for Papers – List of Topics

The conference welcomes original research papers and conceptual articles on the following (but not limited to) topics:

• Entrepreneurial Mindset and Innovation

• Start-up Incubation and Acceleration Models

• Venture Capital and Angel Investment

• Government Policies and Start-up Support

• Women and Social Entrepreneurship

• Digital Transformation in Start-ups

• University-Industry Start-up Linkages

• Entrepreneurship Education and Pedagogy

• Rural and Grassroots Innovation

• Sustainable Start-up Models

• Corporate Innovation and Intrapreneurship

• Entrepreneurial Ecosystems in Emerging Markets

• Global Start-up Trends and Tech Hubs

• Crowdfunding Platforms and FinTech Start-ups

• Challenges for First-Generation Entrepreneurs

• Start-up Valuation and Exit Strategies

About Mastering Up – EduTech Platform

Mastering Up is a dynamic EduTech platform committed to democratizing knowledge and enabling global academic collaboration. With a focus on interdisciplinary learning, high-quality publishing, and real-world problem-solving, it bridges the gap between theory and practice. Mastering Up facilitates international conferences, certification programs, and research engagement for students, scholars, and professionals.

Important Dates (Tentative)

Registration Fees

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Limited slots available. First come, first served.

🌍 Foreign Delegates

• 100 USD

🇮🇳 Indian Delegates

• Students/Scholars: ₹1000 (Late Fee: ₹1500)

• Faculty: ₹2000 (Late Fee: ₹2500)

• Industry/Scientists: ₹3000 (Late Fee: ₹3500)

Publication Opportunities

All accepted papers will undergo a double-blind peer-review process. Selected quality papers will be considered for publication in the following Scopus, Web of Science, or SCI indexed journals, depending on the scope and review policies of the respective journals.

Recommended Journals:

1. Journal of Entrepreneurship and Innovation in Emerging Economies

   • ISSN: 2393-9575

   • Link

2. Small Business Economics (Springer)

   • ISSN: 0921-898X

   • Link

3. International Journal of Entrepreneurial Behavior & Research

   • ISSN: 1355-2554

   • Link

4. Technological Forecasting and Social Change

   • ISSN: 0040-1625

   • Link

5. Journal of Business Venturing

   • ISSN: 0883-9026

   • Link

Contact & Registration

• Email: contact@masteringup.com

• Registration Portal: https://rzp.io/rzp/muconference