The International Centre of Applied Research and Entrepreneurship (ICARE) is a strategic pillar of Knowledge Edge, dedicated to transforming academic insight into actionable outcomes that drive business success. ICARE operates at the nexus of applied research, innovation, and entrepreneurial development, working in close partnership with the International Business Innovation and Incubation Centre (IBIIC) and the wider Micro, Small, and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSME) ecosystem.
Bridging Research with Real-World Impact
🎯 Our Mission
ICARE exists to bridge the gap between theory and practice, delivering research-informed strategies that help MSMEs innovate, scale, and thrive in competitive and fast-changing environments. Our mission is to translate academic research into practical frameworks that enhance decision-making, foster responsible leadership, and drive inclusive, sustainable growth.
- 🔍Applied Research for Business Impact
We conduct sector-specific, applied research projects in areas such as entrepreneurship, digital transformation, sustainability, and business resilience—delivering evidence-based solutions that MSMEs can implement. - 🤝Industry-Academic Collaboration
ICARE facilitates collaboration between researchers, entrepreneurs, and policymakers, ensuring research outcomes are directly aligned with industry needs and global development goals. - 🚀Entrepreneurial Innovation Support
In partnership with IBIIC, ICARE supports early-stage ventures and established MSMEs by offering insights derived from real-world data, market trends, and emerging technologies such as AI, fintech, and green innovation.
- 📈Capacity Building and Consultancy
Through workshops, publications, and one-on-one consulting, ICARE equips businesses and institutions with the tools to adopt innovation-led practices rooted in robust research methodologies. - 🌍Global Perspective, Local Relevance
ICARE engages with international partners and communities while maintaining a deep understanding of regional and sector-specific contexts. We support localisation of entrepreneurial models to ensure adaptability and long-term sustainability.
Partner with ICARE
Whether you are a business looking for research-based growth strategies, an academic interested in commercialising research, or a policymaker seeking data-driven insights—we invite you to collaborate with ICARE. Together, we can co-create solutions that turn knowledge into value and research into results.