Authors : Anjali K.; Dancelina Joao Antonio Manuel; Dr. Pranav Desai

Volume/Issue : Volume 11 - 2026, Issue 3 - March

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Abstract : The accelerated development of digital technologies and the dynamics of the competitive environment in the marketplace have increased the pressure on adaptive approaches to project management in the context of startup environments. Agile Project Management (APM) has become a versatile and iterative approach that can be used to improve the level of innovation, responsiveness and collaboration with stakeholders. In this chapter, the adoption of Agile practices in the Indian startup ecosystems will be discussed, with an analysis of the organizational, cultural and technological determinants that affect Agile implementation. The research relies on the theory of innovation diffusion, dynamic capability and project governance points of view to construct a conceptual framework between leadership orientation, team autonomy, digital maturity and ecosystem support with Agile adoption and startup performance outcomes. The chapter suggests a systematic empirical research design and speaks about the strategic implications of founders, investors and policymakers. The results are relevant to the insight into the way Agile practices can enhance innovation capacity and sustainable growth in the emerging entrepreneurial ecosystems.

Keywords : Agile Project Management; Startup Ecosystem; Innovation; Dynamic Capability; Digital Transformation; India; Project Governance; Entrepreneurial Leadership.

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