Call for Papers

Call for Papers


The papers may be submitted in any of the following category, namely: (1) Research papers, (2) Innovative and Reflective practices, and (3) Case-studies, (the nature of which are explained in the section, 'Types of Submissions', below).

While we have mentioned a few sub-themes as guidelines for paper-submission, this is not to be treated as a restrictive list. Authors are encouraged to submit papers on other related themes as well. All submissions should be in English.

Conference Topics/Sectorial area of Research (but not limited to):

  • Business Ethics and Entrepreneurship Ethics
  • Entrepreneurship and Growth
  • Entrepreneurial Finance and Venture Capital
  • Entrepreneurship and Regional Development
  • Entrepreneurship and Governmental Support
  • Entrepreneurship and Intellectual Property
  • Entrepreneurship and Ethnic Minorities
  • Entrepreneurship and Sustainability
  • Facilitating Entrepreneurship throughout the Growth Cycle
  • Financing New Ventures
  • Franchising
  • Family Business Management
  • Succession Planning in Family Business
  • Marketing for High Tech Start-Ups
  • New Prospects in Entrepreneurship
  • Spin Off Processes and Knowledge Transfer
  • Studies of New Businesses
  •  The Role of Universities in Fostering Entrepreneurship
  • Entrepreneurial Universities
  • Corporate and Strategic Entrepreneurship
  • International Entrepreneurship 
  • Green Entrepreneurship
  • Social and Community Entrepreneurship 
  • Entrepreneurial Culture
  • Entrepreneurship and Gender
  • Entrepreneurial Learning
  • Communities of Practice
  • Leadership and Management Styles
  • Gender and Leadership
  • Leadership for Sustainability
  • Leaders role in Innovation
  • Leadership in non-profit Settings
  • Leadership and the Family Enterprise
  • Leading Change and Managing Conflict
  • Leading from the Middle – Centralized vs.
  • Decentralized Control
  • Leadership challenges – barriers to
  • effective communications
  • Entrepreneurial Leadership
  • Entrepreneurship and Competitiveness
  • Developing Strategic Leadership Capabilities

Sectoral Entrepreneurship:
  • Entrepreneurship in Healthcare
  • Entrepreneurship in Hospitality & Tourism
  • Entrepreneurship in Financial and Insurance Sector
  • Entrepreneurship in IT & ITES
  • Creating and Managing Businesses in Life Sciences and Biotechnology
  • Entrepreneurship in Event Management
  • Entrepreneurship in Real Estate & Infrastructure
  • Entrepreneurship in Social Media
  • Entrepreneurship in Agriculture, Food, Beverages and Forestry Products

Guideline for Paper submission

  1. Research papers,

    Abstract along with research papers may be either conceptual or empirical. The length of the paper should be not more than 3000 words .The references should be given in the APA format

  2. Innovative and Reflective practices,

    These are the papers (about 300words) by practitioners (entrepreneurs, executives, consultant, policy makers) based on systematic reflections on their own work.

  3. Case-studies

    The recommended length of the case is 3000-4000 words. Case should highlight the unique aspects of entrepreneurship in emerging economics as well as other benchmark countries.

Submission should be on A4 size paper setting, in single column format, in Times New Roman, 12 size font.

Authors should submit the papers through an email: icel2018@amity.edu.

Conference URL: http://www.amity.edu/abs/icel2018

Research paper publication opportunities are in conference proceeding with ISBN No and selected paper shall be considered for publication in refereed, peer reviewed Journal.

Call for B-Plans

The innovative business plans (Executive Summary- upto 500 words and Detailed B-Plan- upto 5000 words) are invited from students, budding entrepreneurs from Universities, Colleges, Institutions and individuals / Start-Ups, in a team not more than three members, for the following sectors:

Interested participants should submit the Executive Summary along with the detailed Business Plan online at http://amity.edu/aced/lakshya2018/register.aspx and for further queries, write to Dr. Neelam Saxena at nsaxena@amity.edu

Call for Start-Up / Stand-Up Expo

Students / Start-Ups / Stand-Ups can showcase their innovation (product/service, etc.) at the Start-Up / Stand-Up Expo during the Conference. A Table and 2 Chairs will be provided. Following will be the advantage:

Interested participants for Start-Up / Stand-Up Expo should submit their entry through e-mail to Dr. Anjani K. Singh at aksingh6@amity.edu & Mr. Sumit Chauhan at sumitc@amity.edu, fill up the Registration form and pay fee online.

Call for Innovative Design Projects / Posters

Students can showcase their innovation / Innovative Design Products at the Expo during the Conference. A Table and 2 Chairs will be provided. They will have opportunity to network with Experts, Jury Members and Industry Professionals.

Interested participants for Innovative Design Projects /Posters, should submit their entry through e-mail to Dr. Sujata Pandey at spandey@amity.edu & Ms. Seema Rawat at srawat1@amity.edu , fill up the Registration form and pay fee online.