BENGALURU — Addressing key dynamics in entrepreneurial growth and strategic management, Mr. Avinash Kumar Mishra, a doctoral scholar from the Fellow Programme in Management (FPM, Batch 2022) at ISBR Business School, successfully delivered his FPM Pre Synopsis Presentation on September 23, 2026. His research evaluates the drivers of market resilience in the life sciences sector, focusing on measuring biotech start-ups’ competitiveness through critical success factors and competitive intelligence within the Indian market.
FPM Pre Synopsis Presentation: Event Overview
| Parameter | Details |
| Academic Programme | Fellow Programme in Management (FPM) |
| Scholar & Batch | Mr. Avinash Kumar Mishra (Batch 2022 / FPM02-2022) |
| Milestone Event | Pre-Synopsis External Presentation |
| Date of Presentation | Wednesday, September 23, 2026 |
| Research Title | A Study on Measuring Biotech Start-Ups Competitiveness Level through Multiple Critical Success Factors and Competitive Intelligence: An Indian Perspective |
| Research Guide | Dr. Anand Agrawal (Professor & Research Guide) |
| External Examiner | Dr. Senthilkumar Ranganathan (Professor, Alliance University) |
| Research Advisory Committee | Dr. Anand Shankar Raja M (Associate Professor) & Dr. M. R. Jhansi Rani (Professor & Director – Research Centre, ISBR) |
Key Highlights of the FPM Pre Synopsis Presentation
1. Research Scope & Biotech Innovation
The study, titled “A Study on Measuring Biotech Start-Ups Competitiveness Level through Multiple Critical Success Factors and Competitive Intelligence: An Indian Perspective,” examines how biotechnology ventures establish market sustainability. By identifying key critical success factors and evaluating the strategic role of competitive intelligence, the research offers a structured measurement model tailored to the emerging Indian biotech ecosystem.
2. Academic Guidance & Expert Evaluation
- Research Leadership: The doctoral thesis is guided by Dr. Anand Agrawal, Professor & Research Guide.
- External Examination: External Examiner Dr. Senthilkumar Ranganathan, Professor at Alliance University, evaluated the research, offering scholarly insights and constructive recommendations to refine the analytical depth and empirical contribution of the thesis.
- Research Advisory Committee Review: RAC members Dr. Anand Shankar Raja M (Associate Professor) and Dr. M. R. Jhansi Rani (Professor & Director – Research Centre, ISBR) reviewed the presentation, sharing valuable feedback to strengthen the methodology and overall research framework.
Next Steps Following the FPM Pre Synopsis Presentation
The academic feedback gathered during the FPM Pre Synopsis Presentation will assist Mr. Avinash Kumar Mishra in refining his study as he advances toward his final synopsis submission and the completion of his Fellow Programme in Management. This achievement underscores ISBR Business School’s commitment to supporting high-impact, industry-relevant research in innovation and management.
