The Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India (EDII), Ahmedabad, is organising the second edition of ‘Case Connect on Entrepreneurship 2026’ from September 29 to October 1 under the aegis of its Centre for Research in Entrepreneurship Education and Development (CREED). The three-day programme aims to promote research-driven case studies that can be used in entrepreneurship and management education. EDII plans to use the initiative to develop a dedicated Case Unit that will curate and disseminate India-centric cases for faculty and students.
A Case Writing Workshop was conducted from April 29 to May 1, 2026, to strengthen the case-writing and research capabilities of scholars and researchers. For the second Case Connect, EDII received 70 case leads, of which 46 were shortlisted. Sixteen authors are presenting their cases during the current edition.
Dr.Sunil Shukla, Director General, EDII, said, “Entrepreneurship education needs to move beyond classroom teaching and counselling and be supported by research-driven case studies rooted in real-world experiences. Case Connect provides a platform to develop and share such cases and I encourage participants to take this practice forward in their respective institutions and regions to strengthen case-based entrepreneurship education.”
Dr.Satyajit Majumdar, Distinguished Adjunct Professor, EDII and Chair of the competition, said, “Case studies are not merely repositories of information; they enrich the classroom by bringing real-life experiences and practical challenges into the learning process. Case Connect is a step towards strengthening experiential learning and enriching entrepreneurship education through research-driven, real-world cases.”
The submitted cases are being reviewed by Dr Satyajit Majumdar, Distinguished Adjunct Professor, EDII; Dr Gordhan Kumar Saini, Professor, Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai; and Dr Amitabh Deo Kodwani, IIM Indore. The programme includes panel discussions, expert sessions and a live session by entrepreneur Ketan Parmar. The sessions are intended to provide researchers with inputs on case development, writing and research methods. EDII has also launched a dedicated Case Centre website as part of the initiative.
The institute said the Case Connect is intended to create a wider pool of research-based teaching material that reflects Indian entrepreneurial experiences and business challenges. The cases developed through the programme are expected to support faculty members in bringing practical situations into classroom discussions and encourage students to analyse business decisions through real-world examples.
The Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India was established in Ahmedabad in 1983 as an autonomous, not-for-profit institute with support from IDBI Bank, IFCI, ICICI Bank and State Bank of India. The Government of Gujarat provided 23 acres of land for the institute’s campus. EDII has been recognised as a Centre of Excellence by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Government of India. The institute works on entrepreneurship education, research, training and institution-building programmes.
