Dear Organizers, I was very excited to submit my paper for 220 DRUID PhD Academy conference and the course. Unfortunately I am unable to submit my submission, although I am well below the cut off time local time 12 pm. The system is not allowing for new submissions anymore. I am attaching my abstract for consideration to the conference. Title: Exploring Entrepreneurial Support Performance in Institutions: A Data Envelopment Analysis JEL Code: L25 Paper interest: Entrepreneurship Paper Method: Econometric Evidence I am also giving my motivation for the academy course below, in case you consider the paper abstract. DRUID has played a key role in the development of research competence globally through its academy and the course that are conducted exclusively for students. Considering the advanced stage of my research career as a student I think it will be a important stepping stone for me to attend DRUID PhD Course. My expectations from attending the PhD course at DRUID are 3 fold 1. To develop analytical and methodological rigour with respect to my domain and actively seek knowledge from experts attending and speaking at the academy 2. To network with fellow researchers and experts 3. To actively seek feedback on my research in entrepreneurial ecosystems. Having been part of our own institute's student run doctoral consortium I appreciate the effort take by DRUID. I will be delighted to participate in the course. Kindly consider. Thanks Murali PhD Student IISc Bangalore