Innovative initiatives supporting inclusive innovation in India: social business incubation and micro venture capital

Sonne, Lina (2012) Innovative initiatives supporting inclusive innovation in India: social business incubation and micro venture capital. Technological Forecasting and Social Change, 79 (4). pp. 638-647. ISSN 00401625

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Abstract

In India inclusive innovation through social entrepreneurs is currently booming. However, these entrepreneurs suffer from a lack of finance since the bank system as well as the microfinance sector are unwilling or unable to finance them. However, pioneering finance initiatives have been emerging recently to bridge this gap. This paper discusses these emerging alternative financing initiatives which are forming an innovation eco-system of support for inclusive innovation and social entrepreneurship. It highlights two instruments in particular that are used in conventional innovation support: business incubation and venture capital. Two case studies are undertaken in order to provide evidence on how such instruments can operate with a ‘dual bottom line’ in supporting inclusive innovation and social entrepreneurship.

Item Type:	Article
Authors:	Sonne, Lina
Document Language:	Language English
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Business, innovation, capital
Subjects:	Social sciences Social sciences > Commerce, communications & transportation
Divisions:	Azim Premji University - Bengaluru
Full Text Status:	None
URI:	http://publications.azimpremjiuniversity.edu.in/id/eprint/7019
Publisher URL:	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.techfore.2011.06.008

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