BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//7.2.3.1//EN BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6@university.kiss.ac.in DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata;VALUE=DATE:20250717 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata;VALUE=DATE:20250719 DTSTAMP:20250721T112932Z URL:https://university.kiss.ac.in/events/fieis-2025/ SUMMARY:International Conference on Fostering Indigenous Entrepreneurship\, Innovation and Sustainability (FIEIS-2025) DESCRIPTION:For registration and payment details submission kindly fill the link mentioned below:\n\n Book of Abstracts - FIEIS-2025 Book of Abstrac ts - KISS Deemed to be University\n Brochure - Download\n Registration - https://bit.ly/fieis2025\n PPT Format -  Format for PPT Presentation\n PPT Submission - https://forms.gle/VQVEA1sfa4krJi3W8\n Track Schedule - Track Schedule FIEIS - 2025\n CMT submission link - https://cmt3.research .microsoft.com/FIEIS2025\n\n Here is a link to create the account: https ://cmt3.research.microsoft.com/docs/help/general/account-creation.html\n Here is a link for authors on how to submit a paper: https://cmt3.researc h.microsoft.com/docs/help/author/author-submission-form.html\n\n\n\nOrgani zed by:\n\n Centre for Indigenous Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIIE)\ ,\n School of Tribal Resource Management (STRM)\,\n Internal Quality Ass urance Cell (IQAC)\, Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences (KISS) Deemed to be University\, Bhubaneswar\, Odisha\, India\n\nAbout KISS Deemed to be U niversity\n\nKalinga Institute of Social Sciences (KISS) was established b y a renowned educationist and philanthropist\, Prof. Achyuta Samanta in th e year 1992-93 with a view to imparting quality education to the marginali zed tribal children from Standard I to Post Graduation as well as Doctoral level research absolutely free of cost in a residential set up. Kalinga I nstitute of Social Sciences has been accorded Deemed to be University stat us under De Novo Category by the Ministry of Human Resource Development (M HRD)\, now Ministry of Education (MoE)\, Government of India in August\, 2 017 under Section 3 of UGC Act 1956. In a subsequent notification\, the Un iversity has been granted extension to function as a Deemed to be Universi ty. It has been accredited for five years in its first cycle with ‘A’ Grade by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) in 2024. It has emerged as a ground breaking institution dedicated to the empowerm ent\, education\, and upliftment of Indigenous communities through quality education and comprehensive support for holistic development.\nIt believe s in infusing inclusive growth\, emphasizing sustainability\, community en gagement\, and cultural preservation. The university’s dynamic ecosystem encourages faculty and students to actively contribute to Indigenous know ledge and contemporary issues\, ensuring impactful education and research. \n\nThe University has introduced seven Schools in the first phase to prov ide impetus to research in the areas of tribal economy and resource manage ment\, indigenous knowledge systems\, heritage\, culture\, tribal indology \, languages and literatures. Besides implementing the United Nation’s S ustainable Development Goals in its true sense\, KISS has been able to bri ng about much needed social changes in the fields of inclusive education\, women empowerment\, tribal uplift and sustainable development in tribal a reas of Odisha and its neighbouring states.\n\nCollaborators\n\nCentre for Indigenous Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIIE)\n\nWith an endeavor to foster a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship among students\, facul ty\, and alumni\, the Centre aims to transform business ideas into reality by developing individual talent\, skills\, and personality. It provides a supportive entrepreneurial environment that accelerates the development o f start-up companies through various resources and services. The main goal of CIIE  is to  successful indigenous entrepreneurs that are financiall y viable and independent.\n\nThe Centre endeavors to sustain that ethos th rough its initiative of organizing an international conference on the broa der theme of “Fostering Indigenous Entrepreneurship\, Innovation and Sus tainability” involves a multidisciplinary approach\, addressing legal\, economic\, ethical\, and technological dimensions. It requires collaborati on between governments\, indigenous communities\, legal experts\, research ers\, and international organizations. The ultimate goal is to create a fr amework that not only protects but also empowers indigenous communities\, ensuring their knowledge systems are respected\, preserved\, and utilized in ways that benefit them directly.\n\nSchool of Tribal Resource Managemen t (STRM)\n\nThe School of Tribal Resource Management\, KISS Deemed to be U niversity\, was established in 2017-18\, to address the current and emergi ng tribal development needs of the country. The School actively endeavors to equip its academic programme to measure up to quality standards with im petus on National Education Policy - 2020. KISS Deemed to be University is the pioneer in the niche area of tribal resource management and upholds t he credit of being the first full-fledged institution in this domain in th e country.\n\nInternal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC)\n\nThe Internal Quali ty Assurance Cell (IQAC) of KISS Deemed to be University has been putting in efforts to upload and execute programmes ensuring high quality of educa tion and research output. It pursues a multi-stakeholder consultation appr oach in which students\, faculty\, staff\, and external experts as well as alumni play a meaningful role. The IQAC has been functioning with a visio n to ensure quality at every level of the University activities and in ord er to achieve this\, the Cell follows a strict method of quality control b y putting a system in place to monitor all the initiatives taken up by the University.\n\nAbout the Conference\n\nFIEIS-2025 focuses on India's tran sformative journey towards becoming a developed nation by 2047\, with a sp ecific emphasis on fostering sustainable business practices. As sustainabi lity becomes an integral part of global development goals\, this event wil l explore how Indian businesses can lead the way in balancing economic gro wth with environmental and social responsibilities. It will bring together industry leaders\, policymakers\, academicians\, and innovators to chart a course for sustainable and inclusive development. The centenary year of India's independence marks a critical juncture for the nation's economic\, environmental\, and social evolution. Achieving the vision of a "Viksit B harat" (Developed India) requires integrating sustainability into every as pect of business and commerce. The CIIE\, STRM and IQAC are hosting a two- day International Conference on "Fostering Indigenous Entrepreneurship\, I nnovation and Sustainability" to bring together leading academicians\, res earchers\, entrepreneurs\, and organizations to share their experiences an d research findings. This conference will provide an interdisciplinary pla tform to discuss recent innovations\, trends\, and challenges in the field s of innovation and entrepreneurship.\n\nObjectives of the Conference\n\n Explore how sustainable business practices can contribute to achieve econ omic\, environmental\, and social goals.\n Bring together stakeholders fr om government\, industry\, academia\, and civil society to create actionab le policy reforms and incentives to promote sustainable practices.\n Iden tify and propose innovative solutions for pressing challenges such as clim ate change\, resource management\, and social inequality through sustainab le practices.\n Equip Indian businesses with tools and strategies to alig n with global sustainability standards and enhance their international mar ket presence.\n Develop a long-term framework for monitoring\, evaluating \, and achieving sustainable development goals in alignment with India's v ision for 2047\n Discuss the role of innovation and incubation in entrepr eneurship in institutions.\n Devise strategies for building sustainable b usiness models. Create awareness about government support and industry-aca demia linkage in promoting entrepreneurial culture.\n\nOutcomes of the Con ference\n\nThe international conference endeavors to meet the following pr oposed outcomes:\n\n Provide a platform for more meaningful collaboration s and partnerships\n Contribute towards Actionable Policy Reforms and Inc entives\n Provide a platform for brainstorming of innovative solutions to wards pressing challenges\n Contribute towards long-term framework for Su stainable Development Goals and increase global competitiveness\n Contrib ute to the existing knowledge-bank and knowledge creation\n\n These outco mes aim to create a lasting impact by fostering an environment conducive t o sustainable and inclusive growth\, empowering women\, and addressing pre ssing global challenges through innovation and collaboration.\n\nCall for Papers\n\nTrack 1: Innovation and Entrepreneurship\n\n Digital Transforma tion and Industry 4.0 in Indian Enterprises\n Entrepreneurship Ecosystem in India: Opportunities and Challenges\n Women Entrepreneurship and Empow erment in India\n Innovation and Sustainability through Entrepreneurship\ n Educational Institutions and Skill Development in Fostering Entrepreneu rs\n Global Expansion and Regional Development of Indian Startups\n Emer ging Sectors and New Models in Entrepreneurship\n Innovation for Social I mpact\n\nTrack 2: Technological Innovations \n\n Digital Documentation an d Preservation of Indigenous Knowledge\n Technology and Intellectual Prop erty Protection\n Innovations in Indigenous Knowledge Systems\n Women in Technology: Innovation\, Leadership\, and Cultural Intelligence\n Mobile Technology as a Catalyst for Women’s Empowerment\n Indigenous Technolo gy and Economic Empowerment of Rural Women\n Gender Equality and Youth Id entity in the Digital Age\n\nTrack 3: Sustainability (People\, Planet\, Pr osperity\, Peace and Partnership)\n\n Women and Sustainable Development ( Socio-Economic and Environment)\n Climate Change\, Migration and Women\n UN Sustainable Development Goals and Local Development\n Economic Growth and Gender Equality\n Gender Base Budgeting\n Workplace Participation\n Environment Education\n Employment and Women Empowerment\n E-Governanc e For Women Empowerment\n Evolving Role of Men towards Empowering Women a t Grass Root Levels\n Sustainable Agriculture and Forestry\n Tribal Entr epreneurship in Traditional Art and Crafts\n\nTrack 4: Economic and Ethica l Dimensions of Indigenous IPR\n\n Commercialization of Indigenous Knowle dge\n Consent and Participation in Knowledge-Sharing and Benefit-Sharing Mechanisms\n Challenges of Patenting Traditional Knowledge\n Indigenous Entrepreneurship and Economic Empowerment\n Comparative Analysis of Indig enous IPR in Different Countries\n Future Trends in IPR Protection for In digenous Communities\n Role of International Organizations in Promotion a nd Support for Indigenous Communities\n Vision for Sustainable Developmen t and Indigenous Rights\n Ethical Approaches to Research on Indigenous Kn owledge\n Balancing Economic Interests and Cultural Rights\n Cultural So vereignty and Food Security\n Biopiracy and Economic Justice\n\nTrack 5: Generative AI and Entrepreneurship\n\n AI driven business models and star tups\n AI assisted products and service innovation\n AI in indigenous an d grassroots entrepreneurship\n AI as an enabler for women-led startups\n AI-driven strategies for gender -inclusive innovation\n AI for sustaina ble for sustainable business solution\n AI for Upskilling women entrepren eurs\n The future of AI-driven entrepreneurial ecosystems\n\nMulti-discip linary Research on Entrepreneurship\n\nScholars and Academicians having in terest in multidisciplinary research on entrepreneurship and innovation ca n submit their research work.\n\nPublications and other Opportunities at t he Conference\n\nAccepted papers will be published in the proceedings of t he conference. An edited volume of selected conference papers shall be pub lished by a publication of repute. Best paper award for each track categor y. The category will be divided into two segments - A and B category.\n\n Category A includes academicians\, researchers\, policy makers\, industri alists\, consultants and scholars\n Category B includes Undergraduate and Post Graduate Students.\n\nThe papers submitted to the conference for pos sible publication should not exceed plagiarism threshold of 15% (inclusive of AI generated text).\n\nGuidelines for Abstract and Full Paper Submissi on\n\nOriginal and unpublished research papers covering various sub-themes of the conference are invited. All the submitted papers will undergo a bl ind review process for acceptance.\n\n The author(s) are required to subm it their full paper within 4\,000–8\,000 words including the abstract in a paragraph of maximum 200 words.\n The author(s) need to provide maximu m 5 keywords.\n Paper should be in MS word\,\n\n font style - “Times N ew Roman”\,\n font size -title-16pt\,\n sub-title- 14pt\,\n Body and texts-12 pt\n line spacing -1.5\,\n Margins: 1-inch margins on all sides with APA style of referencing.\n\n\n The author(s) needs to submit the a bstract and full paper file in MS Word along with proof of payment details at the time of registration to be made through conference website.\n Abs tract Format\n\n Purpose\n Methodology\n Empirical or theoretical resul ts\n Social implications\n Keywords\n\n\n Full Paper Format\n\n Introd uction\n Literature Review\n Research Gap\n Research Objectives and Hyp othesis\n Methodology\n Analysis and Interpretation\n Major Findings\, Suggestions and Conclusion\n\n\n\nIndicate the sub-theme addressed\n\nTo f acilitate blind review of abstract paper\, the cover page should include t he title of the paper\, author’s name(s)\, email id\, contact number\, a ffiliations and ORCID. The sheet containing the abstract should not contai n any identifying details.\n\nThe abstract/paper should be submitted both as a .doc/.docx files and named as ‘surname_theme’.\n\nPaper Presentat ion Mode\n\nAll the accepted papers can be presented via oral (online/offl ine) or poster presentation mode. The author presenting the paper in onlin e mode shall be issued e-certificate.\n\nFor poster presentations\, the di mensions of the poster should be 4 feet in height and 3 feet in width.\n\n Important Timelines\n\n Abstract Submission Closes: 5th July 2025 12th Ju ly 2025(22:00 IST)\n Full Paper Submission Closes: 5th July 2025 12th Jul y 2025 (22:00 IST)\n PPT for Presentation Closes: 15th July 2025\n Regis tration Closes: 15th July 2025\n Outcome of the work submitted (acceptanc e/rejection) shall be notified by email by 30th June 2025.\n\nPaper should meet the highest standards of professional ethics\, be original and not u nder consideration for publication elsewhere.\n\nRegistration Details\n\nW ho can participate? \n\nAcademicians\, Research Scholars\, Students\, Entr epreneurs\, Business Leaders\, Representatives from Civil Society and Busi ness Associations and other interested individuals\n\nRegistration Fees\n\ nThe registration fees include conference kits\, certificates\, breakfast\ , high tea\, and lunch (online presenters and participants will be issued e-certificates).\n\nThe Registration fees for the Conference is on the bas is of per paper submission. However\, the category of fees will be based u pon category of author(s) or co-author(s) involved in a single submission. \n\n\n\nCategory\nOffline (INR)\nOnline (INR)\n\n\nIndustry Professionals (Presenters)\n2000\n1000\n\n\nAcademicians (Presenters)\n1000\n500\n\n\nRe search Scholars (Presenters)\n500\n250\n\n\nStudents (Presenters)\n200\n10 0\n\n\nOther Participants (non-presenters)\n500\n200\n\n\n\nThe Conference is intended to be conducted predominantly in a face-to-face format. Howev er\, provisions for a virtual mode will be arranged under special circumst ances.\n\nThe registration fee for the conference is exclusive of the publ ication and proof-reading fees (Springer – ₹5\,500/- or Edited Book S eries –₹500/-)\, which is to be paid by the author(s) upon their paper being selected for publication by the editor of the books as per the appl icable category of publication.\n\nAccommodation\n\nOutstation paper prese nters will be provided accommodation on payment basis only. They are expec ted to give prior information.\n\nPayment Details for Conference Registrat ion\n\n\n\nBank account Number\n7229000100013999\n\n\nBank Account Holder Name\nKISS Deemed to be University\n\n\nIFSC Code\nPUNB0722900\n\n\nMICR C ode\n751024015\n\n\nBank’s Name\nPUNJAB NATIONAL BANK\n\n\nBank’s Bran ch Details\nINSIDE KISS Campus CS\, PUR Orissa Bhubaneswar-751024\n\n\n\nF or Publication and Proof-Reading fees: bank account details will be provid ed separately to the selected author(s) whose final papers are selected fo r publication depending on the category of publication.\n\nChief Patron\nP rofessor Achyuta Samanta\, Hon’ble Founder KISS &\; KIIT\n\nPatron (s )\nProf. Amreswar Galla\, Pro Chancellor\, KISS Deemed to be University\, Bhubaneswar\nProf. Debashis Bandyopadhyay \, Vice Chancellor\, KISS Deemed to be University\, Bhubaneswar\n\nAdvisory Committee\nDr. Prashanta Kumar Routray\, Registrar\, KISS Deemed to be University\, Bhubaneswar\nProf. M rutyunjay Suar\, Director General R&\;D\, KIIT Deemed to be University\ ,\nDr. Sunil Shukla\, Director General\, Entrepreneurship Development Inst itute of India\, Ahmedabad\nProf. Padmaja Mishra\, Professor Emeritus\, KI SS Deemed to be University\, Bhubaneswar\nProf. Jugal Kishore Mishra\, Dir ector\, IQAC\, KISS Deemed to be University\, Bhubaneswar\nProf. Gopal Kri shna Panda\, Professor Emeritus\, KISS Deemed to be University\, Bhubanesw ar\nProf. Jagannath Lenka\, Professor Emeritus\, KISS Deemed to be Univers ity\, Bhubaneswar\nProf. Swarnamayee Tripathy\, Professor Emeritus\, KISS Deemed to be University\, Bhubaneswar\nDr. Ajay Surana\, Professor\, Banas thali Vidyapith\, Rajasthan\nDr. Andrea Hathazi\, Professor\, Babes-Bolyai University\, Romania\nDr. Jose Jesus Delgado\, Professor\, University of Malaga\, Spain\nDr. Carlos Machado\, Educational Advisor\, Global Impact I nstitute\nDr. Gergana Rashkova\, Professor\, International Business School \, Bulgaria\nProf. Bidhu Bhusan Mishra\, Vice-Chancellor of Sambalpur Univ ersity\, Sambalpur\, Odisha\nProf. Malay Kumar Mohanty\, Former Registrar\ , Ravenshaw University\nProf. Sukanta Kumar Baral\, Dean\, Faculty of Comm erce &\; Management\, Indira Gandhi National Tribal University (IGNTU)\ nProf. Kishore Kumar Das\, Head &\; Dean\, Department of Commerce\, Rav enshaw University\, Cuttack\, Odisha\nProf. Sabat Kumar Digal\, Head &\ ; Dean\, Department of Commerce\, Rama Devi Women’s University\, Bhubane swar\, Odisha\nDr. Rabindra Kumar Swain\, Associate Professor\, Head &\ ; Coordinator\, Department of Commerce\, Utkal University\, Odisha\n\nOrga nizing Committee\nConvenor &\; Conference Director\nDr. Snigdharani Pan da\nCo-Convenors\nDr. Arpana Premi Lina Oraon\nEr. Atul Nag\n\nOrganising Team\nDr. Ajay Kumar Nanda\nDr. Gopal Krishna Jena\nDr. Sanjeeta Kumari De vi\nDr. Anwesha Chakraborty\nMr. Barada Prasad Beura\nMs. Sangeeta Mishra\ nMs. Ankita Rath\nMs. Rani Shaw\n\nAcademic cum Editorial Team\n\nDr. Snig dharani Panda\nTrack 1: Innovation and Entrepreneurship\nDr. Parikshita Kh atua\nDr. Liji Panda\nDr. Ch. Sudipta Kishore Nanda\n\nTrack 2: Technologi cal Innovations\nDr. Shruti Sudha Mishra\nDr. Binita Nanda\nDr. Anita Pare ek\n\nTrack 3: Sustainability (People\, Planet\, Prosperity\, Peace and Pa rtnership)\nDr. Disha Bhatt\nEr. Atul Nag\nPreeti Priyambada\n\nTrack 4: E conomic and Ethical Dimensions of Indigenous IPR\nDr. Monalisa Mishra\nDr. Snehalata Das\nDr. Sushree Panda\nMr. Abhiraj Malliha\n\nTrack 5: Generat ive AI and Entrepreneurship\nDr. Sushanta Kumar Tarai\nDr. Kharbel Rout\nD r. Somanath Mishra\n\nMulti-disciplinary Research on Entrepreneurship\nDr. Annada Sankar Dash\nMr. Amarendra Bhuyan\nMr. Rudrashree Ramayan Sasmal\n \nStudent Section Including Poster Presentation\nMr. Udayan Mohanty\nMr. S asanka Prusty\nMs. Saurava Goswamy\nMs. Nibedita Dhal\nMr. Baikuntha Mishr a\nMs. Shreelekha Priyadarsini\n\nContact Us\n\n Coordinator: Dr. Snigdha rani Panda\, Convenor &\; Conference Director\, School of Tribal Resour ce Management\, KISS Deemed to be University\, Bhubaneswar\, Odisha\, 7510 24\n Email: trmvirtualconference@kiss.ac.in Phone: +91-9776246270 / 94371 91774\n\n \;\n\nThe Microsoft CMT service was used for managing the peer-reviewing process for this conference. This service was provided for free by Microsoft and they bore all expenses\, including costs for Azure c loud services as well as for software development and support. 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