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Vision

To serve as a globally recognised research leader advancing innovative social entrepreneurship knowledge, transforming societies through evidence-based solutions, and empowering inclusive, sustainable impact worldwide.

Mission

To Advance High-Quality Research

To advance high-quality research that expands theory and practice in social entrepreneurship and related business domains.

To Publish and Disseminate Knowledge

To publish in top-tier, high-impact indexed journals and disseminate knowledge across academic, policy and practitioner communities.

To Convene Global Thought Leaders

To convene international thought leaders through world-class conferences, seminars, and workshops that shape global discourse.

To Strengthen Industry Relevance

To strengthen industry relevance by co-creating applied solutions with communities, governments, and private sector partners.

To Nurture Future-Oriented Talent

To nurture future-oriented talent by offering training, mentorship, and consulting services that foster ethical and scalable social ventures.

To Enhance Global Collaboration

To enhance global collaboration by building strategic partnerships with premier institutions, research networks, and development organisations.

Strategic Objectives

Research & Scholarship

  1. Generate high-quality, interdisciplinary research outputs published in outstanding journals across social entrepreneurship and business.

  2. Establish dedicated research streams (e.g., impact measurement, inclusive innovation, social finance, policy ecosystems, digital social enterprises).

  3. Launch flagship research reports, working paper series, and policy briefs.

Capacity Building & Knowledge Exchange

  1. Deliver internationally benchmarked executive programmes, doctoral seminars and workshops on social innovation and enterprise leadership.

  2. Support doctoral and post-doctoral research through fellowships, grants and visiting scholar programmes.

Global Partnerships & Networks

  1. Forge strategic alliances with top global research centres, UN agencies, and social innovation hubs for joint research, co-authored publications, and events.

  2. Participate in global research networks such as Global Entrepreneurship Research Association (GERA), Social Enterprise World Forum (SEWF), and International Society for Third-Sector Research (ISTR).

Thought Leadership & Outreach

  1. Host annual international conferences that attract top scholars, practitioners, and policy makers.

  2. Curate inclusive public engagement platforms (webinars, podcasts, policy dialogues) to influence global agendas.

Industry Engagement & Impact

  1. Offer applied consulting services to social enterprises, NGOs, governments, and corporations for scalable impact strategies.

  2. Co-design community-driven innovation labs that address real-world challenges locally and globally.

Quality & Recognition

  1. Establish internal quality assurance mechanisms to benchmark performance against leading research centres globally.

  2. Pursue accreditation, rankings, and awards to strengthen the Centre’s global brand.

Core Values

1. Excellence

High-impact research and innovation grounded in rigor and relevance.

2. Integrity

Ethical scholarship and transparent partnerships.

3. Inclusivity

Diversity in people, perspectives, and impact.

4. Collaboration

Shared purpose with global and local stakeholders.

5. Impact Orientation

Research translated into measurable social outcomes.

Strategic Pillars

1. Innovative Research Ecosystem

Build cross-disciplinary research clusters focused on breakthrough social innovation.

2. Global Knowledge Leadership

Amplify voice in global forums, indexes, and publications.

3. Practice-oriented Impact Initiatives

Bridge research and real-world solutions through co-created interventions.

4. Talent & Leadership Development

Empower next-generation social innovators via training, mentorship, and experiential learning.

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