Nurturing Entrepreneurship In Academia: Startup Ecosystems In Kerala’s Arts And Science Colleges

This study investigates the emerging role of startups in Arts and Science colleges in Kerala, emphasizing their significance in enhancing innovation, employability, and industry-academia collaboration. Drawing upon secondary data and institutional insights, it explores trends and growth patterns in fostering entrepreneurship among students. Correlation and regression analyses underscore the impact of Innovation and Entrepreneurship Development Centres (IEDC’s) on startup proliferation. Findings suggest a steady rise in entrepreneurial initiatives within non-technical institutions, advocating for strategic policy measures and ecosystem strengthening.