Research Programmes
Rigorous empirical research addressing critical questions in entrepreneurial finance, startup ecosystems, innovation economics, and evidence-based policy development for entrepreneurs and startup growth.
Active Research
Our research agenda focuses on understanding startup dynamics, entrepreneur success factors, innovation ecosystems, entrepreneurial finance, and the policy frameworks that support sustainable startup growth and entrepreneurial development in India.
Entrepreneurial Economics
Analyzing startup "up-or-out" patterns, gazelle firms led by entrepreneurs, and the role of firm age versus size in driving startup employment and entrepreneurial productivity, focusing on what makes entrepreneurs and their startups succeed.
Innovation Studies
Studying the impact of Aadhaar, UPI, and India Stack on startup scaling, entrepreneur market access, startup service delivery, and how digital infrastructure empowers entrepreneurs and accelerates startup growth.
Policy Research
Using time-series analysis, econometric modeling, and machine learning to forecast economic trends affecting startups and entrepreneurs, guiding policy interventions supporting entrepreneurial ecosystems and startup development.
Spatial Economics
Examining geographic clustering of startup activity and entrepreneur networks, developing strategies to promote entrepreneurship and startup growth beyond urban hubs, supporting entrepreneurs in underserved regions.
Financial Economics
Investigating barriers preventing entrepreneurs from accessing capital, alternative financing models for startups, and policy interventions to improve startup finance access for high-growth entrepreneurs and emerging startup founders.
Labor Economics
Quantifying how entrepreneurs and their startups contribute to job creation and productivity gains despite startups representing a small overall firm share, measuring entrepreneurial impact on economic growth.
Our Approach
We employ advanced quantitative methods and evidence-based frameworks to ensure our research meets the highest standards of academic rigor while remaining policy-relevant.
Causal inference, panel data analysis, and policy evaluation techniques
Temporal pattern detection, trend forecasting, and impact timing assessment
Predictive analytics enabling proactive, anticipatory governance
Sector- and region-specific evidence for resource optimization
“Economic policy should be a continuous, iterative process—regularly tested against data, refined through analysis, and improved based on observed outcomes.”
Engagement
We facilitate structured dialogue between researchers, policymakers, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders to translate research into actionable recommendations.
Flagship event convening policymakers, researchers, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and industry leaders for evidence-based policy dialogue on entrepreneurial ecosystems and startup development.
200+
Participants
Quarterly dialogues on entrepreneurship policy, startup regulatory frameworks, entrepreneur support programs, and startup ecosystem development with founders and investors.
50+
Participants
Specialized sessions on R&D incentives for startups, technology commercialization for entrepreneurs, startup innovation ecosystems, and entrepreneurial capacity building.
75+
Participants
Technical seminars on financial regulation affecting startups, capital markets for entrepreneurs, startup financing mechanisms, and removing barriers to entrepreneurial finance access.
30+
Participants
Research Outputs
We disseminate research findings through multiple channels to maximize policy impact and contribute to academic discourse.
120+
Working Papers
Preliminary research findings for academic discourse
85+
Policy Briefs
Evidence-based recommendations for policymakers
45+
Research Reports
Comprehensive studies on economic topics
200+
Journal Articles
Peer-reviewed academic publications
All publications are freely accessible to support evidence-based decision-making.
Access Publication ArchivePartnership
We welcome collaboration with academic institutions, government agencies, international organizations, entrepreneurs, startup accelerators, angel investors, venture capitalists, and industry partners on joint research and policy development initiatives supporting entrepreneurial ecosystems and startup growth.