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ISBA - Indian STEP And Business Incubator Association ISBA, is a national association that was started in 2004 with the objective to promote Business Incubation & Entrepreneurship activities in the country.

ISBA was started a decade ago (2004), by a small motley crowd of Science & Technology Entrepreneur Parks and Technology Business Incubators that were established under the umbrella of the Department of Science & Technology, Government of India. Today it has grown to a membership base of 70+ organisations that are into entrepreneurship development and incubation. ISBA is the only pan India network

of Business Incubators and has an abundance of expertise and knowledge base in technology business Incubation that has been acquired over a period of 25 years. A unique feature is its diversity, with member organisations coming from Academic Institutions / Universities of repute such as IIM-A, IIT Bombay, IIT Kanpur, University of Pune, NIT Trichy, NIT Surathkal, NID, VIT University, PSG etc., Research & Development organisations such as NCL, ICRISAT, NDRI etc. and Technology Parks such as ICICI Knowledge Park, Technopark etc. Further, virtually every emerging technology sector are addressed beginning with ICT and covering Life Sciences, Electronics, Design, Agri-Business, Manufacturing, Textiles etc. by the Incubator members. The main activities of ISBA include:

1) Conduct of an Annual Conference that brings together Incubators and other players of the eco-system for networking, experience sharing and new learnings.
2) Advocacy initiatives with Central and State Central government on policy, regulatory frameworks, incubation development etc.
3) Providing facilitation and es**rt services to establish more Entrepreneurship Development Centres and Business Incubators in the country.
4) ISBA Awards – an annual awards programme for recognizing outstanding achievements of startups and ventures from the member fold.

📢 SAVE THE DATE | ISBA CXO CONCLAVE 2026 📢✨ The 2nd Annual Edition ✨“Connecting Visionaries | Shaping the Future.”True l...
09/05/2026

📢 SAVE THE DATE | ISBA CXO CONCLAVE 2026 📢
✨ The 2nd Annual Edition ✨
“Connecting Visionaries | Shaping the Future.”

True leadership is cultivated in rooms where visionary minds converge, ideas are challenged, and the future of innovation is shaped through influence, insight, and meaningful dialogue.

This July, the leaders of India’s incubation and startup ecosystem will come together in the vibrant city of Jaipur, Rajasthan, a place where timeless heritage meets modern innovation.

It is an exclusive, closed-door leadership experience designed for candid conversations, strategic collaboration, and future-focused thinking among the nation’s leading ecosystem builders.

📍 Jaipur, Rajasthan
📅 2nd & 3rd July 2026
👤 Exclusively for CEOs, CXOs & Directors of ISBA Member Organizations

🔹 Only ONE representative per organization
🔹 Registration Mandatory. We look forward to seeing you in Jaipur.
🔹 Limited Seats Available – Early Registration Recommended

🔗 Register Here: https://lnkd.in/gFTjEuTE

Join us as we connect visionary leaders, exchange ideas, and collectively shape the future of innovation and entrepreneurship in India.

Strengthening India’s Innovation: ISBA at AIM Sumvaad NorthIndian STEPs and Business Incubators Association (ISBA) activ...
07/05/2026

Strengthening India’s Innovation: ISBA at AIM Sumvaad North

Indian STEPs and Business Incubators Association (ISBA) actively contributed to AIM Sumvaad North, a landmark regional gathering convened by the Atal Innovation Mission Official, NITI Aayog.
Representing the national interests of the incubation ecosystem, ISBA

President Mr. Prasad Menon, CEO of CIBA, joined top policymakers and industry leaders to drive the dialogue on inclusive innovation and state-centred collaboration.

High-Level Deliberations for Viksit Bharat. The conclave served as a powerful platform for scaling state-led initiatives across Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, Uttarakhand, and Delhi.

Key highlights included:

🔹The Launch of PI-RAHI: A historic milestone with the unveiling of the Punjab & Jammu and Kashmir Incubation Consortium, aimed at bridging regional gaps and unlocking youth potential.

🔹Sectoral Breakthroughs: A specialized session on "Incubators in Hospitals" led by Dr. Aashish Chaudhry, emphasizing the future of MedTech and healthcare entrepreneurship.

🔹Strategic Policy Dialogue: Focused sessions on enhancing infrastructure, mentorship, and market linkages for startups.
Voices of Leadership

The event witnessed insightful perspectives from a galaxy of dignitaries:

🔹Shri Satnam Singh Sandhu, Hon’ble Member of Parliament- Rajya Sabha and Chairman of CGC Landran, underlined the role of entrepreneurship in achieving the vision of Viksit Bharat.

🔹Mr Deepak Bagla, Mission Director, AIM, NITI Aayog, emphasized strengthening incubators as the primary pillars of a successful startup ecosystem.

🔹Ms Deepika Rana Khatri, Director General (Industries), Himachal Pradesh, spoke on the necessity of aligning State and Central initiatives to improve startup growth and efficiency.

🔹ISBA’s Commitment

As the national network for incubation, ISBA, represented by Mr. Prasad Menon, remains committed to building a future-ready ecosystem. By fostering these regional partnerships, we are ensuring that the spirit of innovation reaches every corner of the country.
Distinguished participants included:

🔹Mr. Deepindar dhillon, Joint Director, Startup Punjab
🔹Dr. Aashish Chaudhry, MD, Aakash Hospitals and Azure Labs
🔹Mr Prateek Deshmukh, Program Lead, AIM, NITI Aayog

Together, we are building bridges between academia, industry, and government to empower the next generation of Indian entrepreneurs.

ISBA & Synopsys (with Ansys) Partner to Empower India’s Deep-Tech StartupsThe Indian STEPs and Business Incubators Assoc...
02/04/2026

ISBA & Synopsys (with Ansys) Partner to Empower India’s Deep-Tech Startups

The Indian STEPs and Business Incubators Association (ISBA)has signed an MoU with Synopsys Inc, in Pune to accelerate India’s engineering, hardware, and deep-tech startup ecosystem.

The MoU was announced with Ashish Garde, Director
MAGIC Business Incubator SME Accelerator, representing ISBA, and a GB member, alongside Mr Murali Pullela, Country Head (S&A) Synopsys Inc. Also present were Mr Ajay Deshkar and Ms Sripriya Ranga Swamy.

Through this partnership, Synopsys aims to empower hardware and deep-tech startups with world-class simulation tools, technical insights, and mentorship to accelerate their journey from idea to impact. This will build a stronger pipeline of engineering innovators for India,” said Murali Pullela, Country Head (S&A) Synopsys Inc.

ISBA plays a key role in India’s innovation ecosystem by bringing together incubators, startups, academia, industry, and government to support entrepreneurship in a structured and collaborative manner.
Through its engagement with institutions supported by ministries and initiatives such as DST, MeitY, DPIIT, BIRAC, and the Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), ISBA facilitates knowledge exchange, capacity building, and access to critical resources.
The partnership with Synopsys is expected to strengthen support for deep-tech and hardware startups by enabling access to advanced simulation tools and technical expertise. This, in turn, will enhance their ability to develop, test, and scale products, contributing to India’s growing technology innovation landscape, ” said Prasad Menon, President, Indian STEPs and Business Incubators Association (ISBA)

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Prasad Shetty| Kannan P.S. | Davinder Singh | Dr. Abhishek Pareek |
Sonali Roy | Swapnil Sinha, PhD | Ismail Akbani | Gladis Nair | Sindhu Nair | Harkesh Mittal | Deepanwita Chattopadhyay | Poyni Bhatt | Ramanan Ramanathan | K Suresh Kumar | Dr.Balachandran A

Indian STEPs and Business Incubators Association (ISBA) MDP Highlights Our recent MDP at Foundation for Innovation and T...
18/03/2026

Indian STEPs and Business Incubators Association (ISBA) MDP Highlights

Our recent MDP at Foundation for Innovation and Technology Transfer, IIT Delhi, featured three power-packed sessions, shaping India’s incubation ecosystem:

1️⃣ Revenue Resilience – Building Sustainable Business Models with Mr. Prasad Menon, President ISBA & CEO, CIBA
2️⃣ Revenue Resilience – Ecosystem Orchestration - Building Strategic Networks and Partnerships with Dr.Lakshmi Jagannathan, CEO Innovation Center & Executive VP, COMET Foundation, IIIT Bangalore
3️⃣ Brand, Culture & Leadership – Creating an Incubator of Excellence with Dr. Supriya Sharma, Partner, IIMA Ventures

Insightful discussions on building financially sustainable incubators, fostering innovation, and creating incubators of excellence.

Society for Innovation & Entrepreneurship -SINE IIT Bombay
Prasad Shetty| Ashish Garde | Kannan P.S. | Davinder Singh | Dr. Abhishek Pareek | Sonali Roy | Swapnil Sinha, PhD | Ismail Akbani |
Ramjee Pallela | Gladis Nair | Sindhu Nair | Harkesh Mittal | Deepanwita Chattopadhyay | Poyni Bhatt | Ramanan Ramanathan | K Suresh Kumar | Dr.Balachandran A

The session was led by Dr Nikhil Agarwal, Managing Director, Foundation for Innovation and Technology Transfer, IIT Delh...
17/03/2026

The session was led by Dr Nikhil Agarwal, Managing Director, Foundation for Innovation and Technology Transfer, IIT Delhi, focused on mastering the art and science of supporting startups across their lifecycle, from ideation to exit.

With a strong emphasis on real-world application, the session unpacked:
Key stages of the startup lifecycle
Designing stage-specific interventions
Role of incubators in enabling sustainable growth
Measuring impact effectively

What made the session truly engaging was the use of insightful case studies, enabling participants to connect theory with practice and gain actionable perspectives for strengthening incubation support.

Indian STEPs and Business Incubators Association (ISBA)
HDFC Bank Parivartan
Society for Innovation & Entrepreneurship -SINE IIT Bombay
Niranjan Demanna | Mithun J.
Prasad Menon| Prasad Shetty| Ashish Garde | Kannan P.S. | Davinder Singh Dr. Abhishek Pareek | Sonali Roy | Swapnil Sinha, PhD | Ismail Akbani | Gladis Nair | Ramjee Pallela| Sindhu Nair | Harkesh Mittal | Deepanwita Chattopadhyay | Poyni Bhatt | Ramanan Ramanathan | K Suresh Kumar | Dr.Balachandran A

The Power of Convergence: A Unified Vision for Atmanirbhar BharatInnovation is never a solo pursuit; it is a symphony of...
17/03/2026

The Power of Convergence: A Unified Vision for Atmanirbhar Bharat

Innovation is never a solo pursuit; it is a symphony of shared purpose. At the Indian STEPs and Business Incubators Association (ISBA) Management Development Program (MDP), we witnessed the profound impact of bringing the nation’s most strategic minds onto a single platform.

When we align our mission with the architects of India’s future, we don't just solve problems; we build an entire ecosystem from the ground up. This convergence of policy, science, and entrepreneurship is the true engine of a self-reliant nation.

We had the distinct honor of learning from and collaborating with:
Dr. Chhaya Chauhan (Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC))
Dr.Panneerselvam ( PS ) Madanagopal, MeitY Startup Hub
Dr. Rajiv Kumar, Department of Science & Technology, Government of India)
Ashish Pandey & Dr. Anish John Paul M, Atal Innovation Mission Official

Their presence on this platform reinforces a vital truth: Atmanirbharta is built on collective resilience. By bridging the gap between visionary policy and ground-level ex*****on, we are creating a launchpad where India’s Deeptech,
Healthcare and Life Sciences startups can achieve global scale.

In nation-building, collaboration of this caliber is more than a strategy; it is the ultimate force multiplier for our ecosystem. Together, we are building the India of tomorrow.

HDFC Bank Parivartan
Society for Innovation & Entrepreneurship -SINE IIT Bombay
Niranjan Demanna | Mithun J. |Prasad Menon| Prasad Shetty|
Ashish Garde | Kannan P.S. | Davinder Singh Dr. Abhishek Pareek | Sonali Roy | Swapnil Sinha, PhD | Ismail Akbani | Ramjee Pallela |
Gladis Nair | Sindhu Nair | Harkesh Mittal | Deepanwita Chattopadhyay | Poyni Bhatt | Ramanan Ramanathan | K Suresh Kumar | Dr.Balachandran A

ISBA MDP- Foundations of Excellence – Setting Up and Operating Your Incubation CentreBuilding a successful incubation ce...
16/03/2026

ISBA MDP- Foundations of Excellence – Setting Up and Operating Your Incubation Centre
Building a successful incubation centre begins with a strong foundation. Module I focuses on understanding incubator fundamentals, designing the right organizational architecture, and establishing operational frameworks that enable innovation, support startups, and strengthen the startup ecosystem.

The session features insights from ecosystem leaders Mr. Prasad Menon, President – ISBA & CEO, CIBA, and Mr. Ismail Akbani, CEO – AIC Mahindra, who bring deep experience in building and strengthening incubation ecosystems across the country.

Indian STEPs and Business Incubators Association (ISBA)
HDFC Bank Parivartan
Society for Innovation & Entrepreneurship -SINE IIT Bombay
Department of Science & Technology, Government of India
Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC)
Atal Innovation Mission Official
MeitY Startup Hub
Foundation for Innovation and Technology Transfer, IIT Delhi

Prasad Shetty| Ramjee Pallela | Kannan P.S. | Davinder Singh |
Dr. Abhishek Pareek |Sonali Roy | Swapnil Sinha, PhD | Gladis Nair |
Ramjee Pallela | Sindhu Nair | Harkesh Mittal | Deepanwita Chattopadhyay | Poyni Bhatt | Ramanan Ramanathan | K Suresh Kumar | Dr.Balachandran A

Strengthening India’s Innovation Ecosystem As part of the Management Development Program (MDP) organized by Indian STEPs...
14/03/2026

Strengthening India’s Innovation Ecosystem

As part of the Management Development Program (MDP) organized by Indian STEPs and Business Incubators Association (ISBA) in collaboration with HDFC Bank Parivartan and Society for Innovation & Entrepreneurship -SINE IIT Bombay, an insightful session on “Government Enablers: Driving Startup Policy” was delivered at Foundation for Innovation and Technology Transfer, IIT Delhi.

The session was led by Mr. Snehansh Sinha, Assistant Manager at Invest India – Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade.
He highlighted how government policies, national initiatives, and enabling frameworks are empowering incubators and startups across the country. The discussion emphasized the importance of policy support, institutional collaboration, and strategic initiatives in strengthening India’s startup ecosystem.
Through such programs, ISBA and its partners continue to build the capacity of incubation leaders and foster a stronger innovation ecosystem in India.

Niranjan Demanna Mithun J.
Prasad Menon| Prasad Shetty| Ashish Garde| Kannan P.S. | Davinder Singh Dr. Abhishek Pareek |Sonali Roy | Swapnil Singh | Ismail Akbani |
Ramjee Pallela| Gladis Nair | Sindhu Nair| Harkesh Mittal | Deepanwita Chattopadhyay | Poyni Bhatt | Ramanan Ramanathan | K Suresh Kumar | Dr.Balachandran A

Government Enablers: Fostering Innovation EcosystemsAs part of the Indian STEPs and Business Incubators Association (ISB...
14/03/2026

Government Enablers: Fostering Innovation Ecosystems

As part of the Indian STEPs and Business Incubators Association (ISBA) Management Development Program (MDP) conducted in collaboration with Society for Innovation & Entrepreneurship -SINE IIT Bombay and supported by HDFC Bank Parivartan, participants had the opportunity to gain valuable insights from Dr. Anish John Paul M, Program Lead at the Atal Innovation Mission, NITI Aayog.

His session on “Government Enablers: Fostering Innovation Ecosystems” highlighted the critical role of policy frameworks, incubation networks, and national initiatives in strengthening India’s startup ecosystem.

The discussion emphasized how government-led initiatives such as incubation centres, innovation labs, and strategic collaborations are empowering incubators and entrepreneurs to scale impactful innovations across the country.
As the national network of incubators, the Indian STEPs and Business Incubators Association (ISBA) remains committed to strengthening this ecosystem by building the capacity of incubation leaders, enabling knowledge exchange, and connecting incubators with national missions and strategic partners.
Through initiatives like the MDP, ISBA continues to empower ecosystem enablers to drive innovation and entrepreneurship across India.

Department of Science & Technology, Government of India
Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC)
Atal Innovation Mission Official
MeitY Startup Hub
HDFC Bank Parivartan
Society for Innovation & Entrepreneurship -SINE IIT Bombay
Niranjan Demanna | Mithun J.| Prasad Menon| Prasad Shetty|
Ashish Garde | Kannan P.S. | Davinder Singh Dr. Abhishek Pareek | Sonali Roy | Swapnil Sinha, PhD | Ismail Akbani | Gladis Nair | Ramjee Pallela | Sindhu Nair | Harkesh Mittal | Deepanwita Chattopadhyay | Poyni Bhatt |
Ramanan Ramanathan | K Suresh Kumar | Dr.Balachandran A

ISBA MDP Series -III | Ecosystem Orchestration – Building Strategic Networks and PartnershipsAn engaging session on Ecos...
17/02/2026

ISBA MDP Series -III | Ecosystem Orchestration – Building Strategic Networks and Partnerships
An engaging session on Ecosystem Orchestration focused on building strong stakeholder relationships, forging collaborative alliances, and positioning the incubator as a vital connector within the innovation ecosystem.

Dr. Mrutyunjay Suar, PhD, CEO – KIIT Technology Business Incubator, shared practical insights on developing strategic partnerships, aligning institutional strengths, and creating long-term ecosystem value.
Because the future of incubation lies not just in supporting startups, but in strategically connecting people, platforms, policy, and possibilities.

Indian STEPs and Business Incubators Association (ISBA)
HDFC Bank Parivartan
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