The Centre for Excellence in Entrepreneurship and Development is an action-oriented research and policy advocacy think tank dedicated to fostering a thriving entrepreneurial environment in India. Our focus lies in conducting research and advocating for policy reforms to accelerate the growth of entrepreneurship within the country’s ecosystem.
The deAsra Centre of Excellence in Nano Entrepreneurship, established within CEED, focuses specifically on strengthening the nano entrepreneurship ecosystem in India. It aims to conduct research, curate information, and partner with nano entrepreneurship enablers.
research to identify key factors that enable the growth of entrepreneurship in India, including
research solutions for the formalizing and scaling of nano enterprises in India.
the public about challenges and find solutions to foster inclusive entrepreneurship and democratise insight, through informative media, podcasts, workshops, and social media.
in the process of public policymaking by designing solutions aimed at removing obstacles and
stimulating the growth of entrepreneurship.
a supportive ecosystem to nurture the spirit of entrepreneurship to strengthen livelihood creation
for inclusive economic growth.
Introduction In the vast landscape of global finance, microfinance initiatives are a potent force, igniting transformative shifts in the lives of women and other marginalized segments. This financial evolution transcends borders, spanning from the rural…
Composition of the labour force of the country in terms of type of employment has been an important indicator of the development status of the country. Several lines of arguments about the trajectory of economic…
Dr Aman Preet Kaur is a development professional and has been working with Bajaj Finserv CSR for the purpose of strengthening an ecosystem for persons with disabilities by supporting several organisations across India. She speaks…
As the first article in the series focussed on the broad contours of change in the entrepreneurial landscape at the state and gender level, now for the second, let us consider two questions- where we…
Nano entrepreneurs are a distinct segment within the Micro, small and medium enterprises (MSME). Despite their relatively small scale of operations, they have a huge impact on the economy. It is estimated that there are…
In this first article among a series that looks at PLFS to find more about entrepreneurs in India, we will focus on broad contours of change at state and gender levels. Indian policymakers have launched…
Entrepreneurship is increasingly becoming a major public policy which aims to accelerate the process of economic development. The Government of India and several philanthropic agencies are experimenting in the realm of entrepreneurship. One of the…
Zelam Chaubal is an Executive Director of Kesari Tours & Travels. As a business owner, she is known for expansion of her family business, job creation and supporting young people in their entrepreneurial journey. Zelam…
Sunanda Pawar is known as a social activist, promoter of agricultural activities and founder of one of the most popular rural cultural carnivals in Pune called ‘Bhimthadi Jatra’. As the 17th edition of this Jatra…
The micro and nano enterprises act as vital components that contribute to economic growth and development. Particularly, in a country like India in the age of transitioning from traditional sustenance to a modern industrial economy,…
In a decisive move towards bolstering India’s skilling and entrepreneurship landscape, the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) and the Centre for Excellence in Entrepreneurship and Development and deAsra Centre of Excellence (CEED) at the Gokhale…
Financial Expert Kedar Sabne speaks to CEED about the challenges faced by youth entrepreneurs today! Kedar Sabne is on the Board of Directors at Rubiscape and also has upper management experience at Cybage & Mahindra.…
CEED encourages individual researchers, academic institutions, NGOs, and think-tanks to
collaborate with us for:
1. Studies on domestic and international policies related to entrepreneurship
2. Monitoring and evaluation of government interventions and schemes
3. Knowledge-sharing through podcasts and short films
4. Joint workshops, seminars, and conferences
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Micro, small and medium enterprises contribute 30% to India’s GDP.
Sources: National Statistical Office, Ministry of MSMEs, CRISIL, PayPal
