Rural Women in Search of Innovative Solutions: A Study in India

Transformative social entrepreneurship seeks novel solutions to social and environmental problems to achieve long-term change. This paper investigates transformative entrepreneurship at Barefoot College in Tilonia, India. This study focuses on the locally led model of rural women as change agents in search of innovative solutions to social and environmental challenges to achieve profound and systemic change. This concept is investigated for its distinct characteristics, strategies, and significant impact. The study uses case study methodology to achieve its objectives. The authors conducted an open-ended semi-structured interview with the women entrepreneur and executive director of Barefoot College in Tilonia. The findings contribute to the social entrepreneurship research, discussing implications, limitations, and future research directions. The study advances understanding of transformative entrepreneurships dynamics and impact, specifically within the context of Barefoot College, enriching insights into socially driven systemic change.