# Indian Social Entrepreneurship Programs The Tata Institute of Social Sciences is Pushing the Scene By Tiana Reid | Published 2013-02-24 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tata-institute-of-social-sciences References: [socialenterprise.guardian](http://socialenterprise.guardian.co.uk/social-enterprise-network/2013/jan/09/india-social-entreprenuers-steady-progress) & [tiss.edu](http://www.tiss.edu/) [Tata Institute of Social Sciences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tata-international) (TISS), based in India, was at the forefront of creating a master's in social entrepreneurship a few year ago in 2008. "In a region where incubation for social purpose ventures has expanded over the past 10 years, but where social entrepreneurship has struggled to find legitimate recognition as a field of academic study, this unique combination of the two has served to make social enterprise a viable career choice for young graduates," [writes the Guardian's Social Enterprise Network's Pathik Pathak](http://socialenterprise.guardian.co.uk/social-enterprise-network/2013/jan/09/india-social-entreprenuers-steady-progress). The second addition that the article is referring to is TISS' recent collaboration with the Development Bank of Singapore that joins in with its students in acting as a sort of business incubator post graduaation. **Contact Information** Tata Institute of Social Sciences [website](http://www.tiss.edu/) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 24% | Activity: 59% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood) > [Social Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialbusiness) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Social Entrepreneurship:** The rise of social entrepreneurship programs in India provides opportunities for disruptive innovations in education, employment, and community development. - **Business Incubation:** Collaboration between educational institutions and financial institutions like the Development Bank of Singapore provide opportunities for disruptive innovations in start-up incubation and investment. - **Academic Recognition:** Recognition of social entrepreneurship as a legitimate field of academic study in India suggests opportunities for disruptive innovation in curriculum development, research, and career development. ### Where This Applies - **Education:** The emergence and growth of social entrepreneurship programs in India presents opportunities for disruptive innovation in curriculum development and learning methodologies. - **Finance:** Collaboration between educational institutions and financial institutions for business incubation and investment presents opportunities for disruptive innovations in fintech and impact investing. - **Community Development:** The rise of social entrepreneurship in India provides opportunities for disruptive innovations in community development and social impact initiatives, especially in rural areas and marginalized communities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Indian Esports Education Efforts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skyesports-3.md) - [Futureproofing Edtech Startups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/edtech-startup.md) - [On-Campus Business Incubators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/innovate-bay.md) - [Food Entrepreneurship Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/youth-entrepreneurship-platform.md) - [Entrepreneurial Support Foundations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ambition-accelerator.md) - [CSR Baking Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baking-a-better-tomorrow.md) - [Empowering Startup Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/siemens-for-startups.md) - [Sensory Needs-Aware Schools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sai-kirupa-special-school.md) - [Military Child Education Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/child-education-initiative.md)