Course Content
Intrapreneurship
Intrapreneurship: Concept and Process
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Innovations in Business
Innovations in Business: Types of Innovations, Creating and Identifying Opportunities, Screening of Business Ideas
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Business Plan and Feasibility Analysis
Business Plan and Feasibility Analysis: Concept and Process of Technical, Market, and Financial Analysis
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Role of Government in Promoting SSI
Role of Government in Promoting SSI
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Sickness in Small Industries
Sickness in Small Industries: Reasons and Rehabilitation
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Institutional Finance to Small Industries
Institutional Finance to Small Industries: Financial Institutions, Commercial Banks, Cooperative Banks, Micro Finance.
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Unit X: Entrepreneurship Development

Government intervention in the entrepreneurial ecosystem is often necessary to address market imperfections and to create an environment conducive to the growth and sustainability of small firms. These interventions are typically designed to promote innovation, ensure equitable participation, and support firms in overcoming barriers to entry and growth.

(a) Stimulate demand and new venture creation in the emerging sectors:
One of the primary roles of government is to catalyze economic development by encouraging entrepreneurship in emerging sectors such as information technology, renewable energy, and biotechnology. This can be achieved through targeted subsidies, public procurement policies, and the creation of incubators and innovation hubs that foster new venture creation and stimulate demand.

(c) Help firms to adopt new technology to avoid market failure:
Many small firms lack the capital or expertise required to adopt advanced technologies, leading to inefficiencies and missed opportunities. Government intervention, in the form of technology grants, training programs, or research and development incentives, helps firms modernize and remain competitive, thus preventing market failures where potentially viable firms are unable to survive due to technological lag.

(d) Supporting women participation in business and high-tech firms:
Inclusive growth is a key policy objective for most governments. Interventions aimed at increasing the participation of underrepresented groups, particularly women, in entrepreneurship and high-technology sectors help to correct structural inequalities. These may include financial incentives, mentorship programs, and legal reforms to improve access to credit and property rights.