Paper Presentations
CALL FOR PAPERS
The Global Social Entrepreneurship & CSR Summit 2025 invites PhD scholars, research fellows, academicians, and practitioners to submit research papers that explore the intersections of social entrepreneurship, grassroots innovation, sustainability, and corporate social responsibility (CSR).
Selected papers will be featured in the Academic Paper Presentation Track, and top papers will be given a prize money (₹ 35,000, ₹ 25,000, ₹ 20,000) and may be considered for publication in a peer-reviewed journal or institutional compendium.
We are seeking original, high-quality research papers that present novel ideas, theoretical frameworks, or practical case studies with real-world implications.
The papers must align with the central theme:
Theme:
“From Grassroots to Global: Rethinking Social Entrepreneurship and Corporate Responsibility for Sustainable Impact."
THEMES & TRACKS
Organize paper submissions under the following tracks:
CSR & Systemic Change
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CSR Beyond Compliance: Transforming Philanthropy into Strategy ()
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Corporate Social Responsibility as a Lever for Social Venture Acceleration
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Long-Term CSR Models: Embedding Social Innovation in Business Strategy
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Shared Value Creation in CSR-Driven Partnerships
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Analyzing CSR Effectiveness: Case Studies from Indian Corporations
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Sectoral Trends in CSR: Comparing FMCG, Tech, Pharma & Manufacturing
Capital & Financing for Social Innovation
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Blended Finance for Grassroots Startups: Trends and Tools
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CSR as Catalytic Capital: Designing Funds for Social Enterprises
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De-Risking Mechanisms for Early-Stage Impact Ventures
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Microfinance and Venture Philanthropy in the Rural Context
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Funding Models for Student-Led and First-Time Entrepreneurs
Important Dates:
Abstract Submission Opens
July 22, 2025
Last Date for Abstract Submission
August 10, 2025
Notification of Acceptance
August 14, 2025
Full Paper Submission
August 25, 2025
Presentation at Summit
August 30–31, 2025
Submission Guidelines
Abstract Limit
Max 300 words
Full Paper Length
3,000 to 5,000 words
Formatting
APA Style, Times New Roman, 12 pt font
Language
English only
Submission
File Format
PDF only
Review Process
Double-blind peer review