Sustainable Entrepreneurship and Technological Innovation: Leveraging Digital and Mobile Technologies for Resilient Business Practices and Inclusive Growth
Guest Editors
Dr Anuj Kumar
profanuj15@gmail.com
Dr B R Santosh
santosh.br@manipal.edu
Dr Manisha Gupta
guptaamanisha@gmail.com
Dr Vishal Soodan
vishal.soodan@manipal.edu
Overview
This special issue is aligned with two conferences:
2nd International Conference on Innovation for Impact
Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Dubai Campus, 10-11 December 2025
Innovation for Impact: Digital and Mobile Technologies for Sustainable Business Management, Teaching & Learning, Environmental Protection, Healthcare, Tourism, and Engineering Applications
Full details: https://www.manipaldubai.com/events/2nd-international-conference-on-innovation-for-impact
and
International Conference on Sustainable Synergies 2025
27-28 November 2025, Department of Commerce, MAHE Bengaluru
Technological Innovation and Resilience in Global Business Practices
Full details: https://conference.manipal.edu/SUSYNCON2025/
Objectives and Outcome
The double special issue aims to achieve the following objectives:
- Explore how digital and mobile technologies are empowering sustainable entrepreneurship and fostering resilient, inclusive business ecosystems.
- Analyse strategies for integrating sustainability into business models, operations, and decision-making through technological innovations.
- Facilitate cross-disciplinary research that advances knowledge on the intersection of technology, entrepreneurship, and sustainable development.
- Provide practical frameworks and policy recommendations for businesses, entrepreneurs, and policy-makers to drive sustainable impact.
The expected outcomes of the double special issue include:
- Publication of 12-15 peer-reviewed articles that contribute to sustainable entrepreneurship and technology-driven innovation.
- Guidelines and frameworks for businesses to implement sustainable practices using digital tools.
- Case studies and success stories demonstrate resilience and impact through entrepreneurial ventures.
- Cross-sector collaboration between academia, industry, government, and civil society to promote sustainable development.
- Recommendations for policies and investments that accelerate inclusive, sustainable, and technology-driven growth.
Description
This special issue aims to highlight the transformative role of digital and mobile technologies in promoting sustainable entrepreneurship, driving business resilience, and addressing global challenges. The issue will focus on how technology-enabled innovations support entrepreneurship, business continuity, and sustainable growth across sectors such as marketing, human resources, finance, education, healthcare, and environmental management.
Key Themes of the Special Issue (but not limited to):
- Sustainable Entrepreneurship and Innovation: Investigates how technology empowers start-ups and entrepreneurs to create sustainable business models that address environmental and social challenges while ensuring profitability.
Sub-themes:
- Start-ups promoting eco-friendly solutions
- Entrepreneurial ecosystems for sustainability
- Financing models for green entrepreneurship
- Impact investing and social ventures
- Human Resource Management for Sustainable Growth: Explores how technology supports talent development, promotes diversity and inclusion, and enhances workforce well-being in sustainable enterprises.
Sub-themes:
- Digital recruitment tools for diverse talent pools
- Employee engagement platforms for sustainable workplaces
- Leadership development in green enterprises
- Mental health and well-being in remote work environments
- Marketing Strategies for Sustainable Enterprises: Examines how businesses use digital marketing to build brand trust, engage stakeholders, and promote environmentally and socially responsible products and services.
Sub-themes:
- Sustainable branding through digital channels
- Consumer behaviour towards green products
- Ethical marketing practices in digital campaigns
- Influencer networks promoting sustainability
- Business Analytics and Technology for Sustainable Decision-Making: Focuses on how data-driven insights, predictive analytics, and AI can guide sustainable investments, risk assessment, and operational efficiency.
Sub-themes:
- Big data for environmental risk modelling
- AI-supported decision-making in start-ups
- Performance metrics for sustainable business models
- Data ethics and governance in sustainable enterprises
- FinTech and Sustainable Finance: Investigates innovations in financial technologies that support green investments, ethical banking, and resource allocation aligned with sustainable development objectives.
Sub-themes:
- Digital platforms for crowdfunding green ventures
- Blockchain for transparent carbon markets
- Mobile payments and financial inclusion
- Regulatory frameworks for sustainable finance
- Economics and Inclusive Development: Explores how technology-driven entrepreneurship contributes to equitable economic growth, poverty alleviation, and sustainable community development.
Sub-themes:
- Circular economy frameworks
- Entrepreneurship for rural and underserved populations
- Digital tools for economic empowerment
- Impact assessment of sustainable initiatives
- Accounting and Reporting for Sustainable Enterprises: Focuses on integrating environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors into accounting practices and improving transparency through digital tools.
Sub-themes:
- Green accounting frameworks
- Automated reporting for ESG compliance
- Blockchain-based audit trails
- Financial management in social enterprises
- Supply Chain Management and Circular Logistics: Examines how technology optimises sustainable supply chains, promotes resource efficiency, and supports reverse logistics in entrepreneurial ventures.
Sub-themes:
- IoT-enabled tracking for eco-friendly logistics
- Blockchain for supply chain transparency
- Waste-to-resource supply chain innovations
- Smart procurement for sustainable sourcing
Target Audience
- Entrepreneurs and Startups develop innovative and sustainable business solutions.
- Academics and Researchers studying the intersection of technology, sustainability, and business.
- Policy-Makers and Regulators shaping sustainable entrepreneurship frameworks and business incentives.
- Financial Institutions and Investors supporting green ventures and ethical finance.
- Educators and Trainers integrating sustainability into curricula and skill development.
- Industry Professionals exploring technology-driven sustainability initiatives.
Submission Guidelines: Original manuscripts must follow the journal guidelines and the theme of the special issue, full details of submission guidelines can be found at: https://publishing.wasd.org.uk/journal/wjemsd/. Particular attention should be paid to the requirement for a structured abstract and the strict word limit of 5,000 words per article.
Please submit your paper directly to the Guest Editor at: profanuj15@gmail.com.
Important Dates:
- Full Paper Submission: 30 December 025
- First Review Decision: 15 January 2026
- Revised Paper Submission: 15 February 2026
- Second Review Decision: 20 March 2026
- Final Paper Submission: 30 April 2026
Inquiries: Please email the editors with any questions you may have about the special issue at: profanuj15@gmail.com.