Entrepreneurship research has made considerable strides in understanding the factors that drive entrepreneurial success, with extensive theoretical and empirical work on decision-making, emotions, motivation, resource mobilization, mentorship, financing, and institutional influences. However, effectively translating these insights into practical interventions remains a challenge, as their impact varies widely depending on design and context. Emerging studies show that well-designed interventions—such as personal initiative training, growth tools, and structured accelerators—can significantly enhance entrepreneurial outcomes. Moreover, such programs can contribute to broader societal goals like poverty reduction and inclusive development. Yet, unintended consequences—like reduced educational investment without increased business ownership—highlight the complexity of intervention impacts and the need for careful, context-sensitive approaches. To bridge the gap between theory and practice, this conference aims to explore when, how, and why entrepreneurial interventions succeed or fail, emphasizing the importance of intervention research in generating scalable solutions and real-world impact.
We are interested in cultivating an engaged community of like-minded scholars. Relevant topics include, but are not limited to:
- Effectiveness and impact of entrepreneurial interventions
- Unintended consequences of entrepreneurial interventions
- AI-Augmented entrepreneurial interventions
- Success indicators and metrics (i.e., what might be reliable metrics for evaluation)
- Meta-Analytic approaches to entrepreneurial interventions and impact
The scientific committee for the conference includes:
- Nicola Breugst, Technical University of Munich
- Michael M. Gielnik, Leuphana University
- Matthew J. Higgins, Tulane University, NBER & Max Planck Institute for Innovation and Competition
- Reddi Kotha, Singapore Management University
- Shuhua Sun, Tulane University
- Marilyn A. Uy, Nanyang Technological University
Important Dates
Check here for important news and updates about the Tulane Conference on Evidence-Based Entrepreneurial Interventions.
- November 15, 2025: Submission System Opening
- January 15, 2026: Submission Deadline
- February 2026: Presenter Acceptance Notification
- March 2026: Final Program Announcement
