Sericulture-Based Startups and Rural Innovation Ecosystems

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Authors

  • VARUN, M. S.
  • PRAMOD, K.
  • MAHESH, C. M.
  • PRAKRUTHI, S. N.
  • PRIYADHARSHINI, P.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.17140/phoj.11.s1.65

Keywords:

Sericulture, Startups, Rural Innovation Ecosystem, Agri-preneurship, Sustainable Development

Abstract

Sericulture is a labour-intensive agro-based industry that plays a significant role in rural livelihood de-
velopment. In recent years, the emergence of startups and agri-preneurship has transformed traditional

sericulture into an innovation-driven sector. This study examines the role of sericulture-based startups in
strengthening rural innovation ecosystems and promoting sustainable development. The study is based on
secondary data collected from scholarly articles, reports and institutional publications. The findings reveal
that startups contribute significantly to technological innovation, value chain integration, employment

generation and income enhancement. However, challenges such as limited access to finance, infrastruc-
ture gaps and policy constraints continue to hinder their growth. The study suggests that strengthening

rural innovation ecosystems through supportive policies and institutional frameworks can enhance the
sustainability and scalability of sericulture startups.

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Published

2026-01-13

How to Cite

VARUN, M. S., PRAMOD, K., MAHESH, C. M., PRAKRUTHI, S. N., & PRIYADHARSHINI, P. (2026). Sericulture-Based Startups and Rural Innovation Ecosystems. Public Health - Open Journal, 11(1), 65–71. https://doi.org/10.17140/phoj.11.s1.65

Issue

Vol. 11 No. 1 (2026): Volume 11 Supplement 1 2026

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