Awards – ISBA

Indian STEP & Business Incubator Association organises 2 awards every year, ISBA AWARDS and STAR GAZING AWARDS to felicitate incubator managers, startups and ventures that have been able to make a significant mark in their respective domains.

ISBA Awards

(Awards for Startups & Ventures)

ISBA organises an annual All India ISBA Awards to felicitate outstanding achievements of startups & ventures from the member fold. The awards started in 2009 to promote & encourage Innovation and Entrepreneurship. Since then, the ISBA Awards has become a remarkable event of Annual ISBA Conference.

STAR GAZING Awards

(Awards for Incubator Managers)

ISBA celebrated its 10th Anniversary in 2014 and also introduced the Star Gazing Awards in order to recognise Incubator Managers who passionately and tirelessly work towards the nurturing and growth of startup ventures from across the countries. It is a platform that encourages Incubator Managers to share thoughts and ideas on futuristic trends / current challenges / thematic areas in Incubation.

ISBACON RECOGNITIONS

ISBA acknowledging its members for their remarkable contributions to the incubation ecosystem and their support provided to startups for over two decades. These members have played a pivotal role in nurturing and fostering the growth of startups, demonstrating an enduring commitment to innovation and entrepreneurship. Their consistent dedication has significantly contributed to the success and development of numerous fledgling businesses, showcasing their invaluable expertise and guidance within the startup community.

ISBACON 2022

Recognition ceremony took place during January 9th to 11th, 2022, at Trident, Chennai.

Dr. K Suresh Kumar, President ISBA & Executive Director, PSG-STEP, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu.

ISBA is honored to felicitate Dr. K Suresh Kumar, President of ISBA and Executive Director of PSG-STEP, Coimbatore, as he’s recognized by Honorable Chief Minister Shri M. K. Stalin for his sustained contributions and prolonged efforts in the realms of incubation and innovation. Dr. K Suresh Kumar has demonstrated a remarkable capacity to nurture high-tech and high-growth startups, emerging as a significant force in this domain. His invaluable contribution spanning over two decades, encompassing policy-making, effective incubation management, and the nurturing of ISBA’s incubator ecosystem, has been instrumental in advancing technology entrepreneurship and fostering innovation. We extend our heartfelt appreciation for his commendable efforts at ISBA.

Mr. R.M.P. Jawahar, Executive Director, TREC-STEP, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu

ISBA is honored to felicitate Mr. R.M.P. Jawahar, Executive Director of TREC-STEP, Tiruchirappalli, as he’s recognized by Honorable Chief Minister Shri M. K. Stalin for his sustained contributions and prolonged efforts in the realms of incubation and innovation. Mr. Jawahar embarked on his journey in the incubation industry in 1989 and has collaborated with numerous domestic and international incubation and entrepreneurship development organizations throughout his career. He has been a driving force behind several agribusiness incubation ventures and has spearheaded pioneering agri-rural incubator projects in collaboration with the Indian Government’s MEME Ministry. We extend our heartfelt appreciation for his commendable efforts at ISBA.

Dr. Rajendra Jagdale, Director General & CEO, Science & Technology Park Pune, Maharashtra

ISBACON 2023

Recognition ceremony took place during October 26th to 28th, 2023, at ITC Grand, Mumbai.

Ms Poyni Bhatt, CEO, SINE, IIT Bombay, Maharashtra

ISBA proudly honours Ms Poyni Bhatt, CEO of SINE, IIT Bombay, as she is felicitated by Honorable Minister Shri Mangal Prabhat Lodha for her two-decade-long dedication to incubation and ecosystem. Her unwavering commitment to fostering high-tech, high-growth startups and shaping incubation policies has left an indelible mark on the tech entrepreneurship landscape.

Ms Deepanwita Chattopadhyay, Chairman & CEO, IKP Knowledge Park, Hyderabad, Telangana

ISBA is proud to honour Ms Deepanwita Chattopadhyay, Chairman & CEO of IKP Knowledge Park, Hyderabad, as she’s recognized by Shri. Ashish Kumar Singh, IAS, Additional Chief Secretary – Department of Skills, Employment, Entrepreneurship, and Innovation, Govt. of Maharashtra, for her enduring dedication to incubation and innovation. Her visionary leadership has nurtured high-tech, high-growth startups, and her two decades of contributions to policy-making and incubation management have been instrumental in promoting tech entrepreneurship and innovation within the ISBA incubator ecosystem.

Ms Gita Chengappa, General Manager, TREC-STEP, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu

ISBA is proud to honour Ms Gita Chengappa General Manager, TREC-STEP, Tiruchirappalli as she’s recognized by Shri. Ashish Kumar Singh, IAS, Additional Chief Secretary – Department of Skills, Employment, Entrepreneurship, and Innovation, Govt. of Maharashtra, for her contribution of over two decades to the policy-making, effective incubation management and ISBA incubator ecosystem, in the promotion of tech entrepreneurship and innovation is highly appreciated by all of us at ISBA.

Ms Bindu Balakrishnan, Assistant General Manager, TREC-STEP, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu

ISBA is honoured to felicitate Ms Bindu Balakrishnan Assistant General Manager, TREC-STEP, Tiruchirappalli as she’s recognized by Shri. Ashish Kumar Singh, IAS, Additional Chief Secretary – Department of Skills, Employment, Entrepreneurship, and Innovation, Govt. of Maharashtra, for her sustained contribution and prolonged efforts in incubation and innovation. She has proven to be a powerful force to nurture high-tech and high-growth startups.

Dr Anita Gupta, Head, Climate Change & Clean Energy (C3E), DST, Govt. of India

ISBA is honoured to felicitate Dr Anita Gupta Head, Climate Change & Clean Energy (C3E), DST, Govt. of India by Shri. Mangal Prabhat Lodha, Hon’ble Minister for Skills, Employment, Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Govt. of Maharashtra, For her noteworthy contributions to the Indian ecosystem. She has been a true catalyst for change and played a pivotal role in promoting technology business incubators and startups in the tech domain. As a Nodal Officer from DST for COVID-related technologies, she has been instrumental in providing solutions during the crisis hour. ISBA honours Dr. Anita Gupta’s contributions and steadfast pursuit of excellence through the years.

Dr A Balachandran, Senior General Manager, VIT-TBI, Vellore, Tamil Nadu

ISBA is honoured to felicitate Dr.Balachandran A, Senior General Manager, VIT-TBI, Vellore as he’s recognized by Honorable Minister Shri Mangal Prabhat Lodha for his sustained contribution and prolonged efforts in incubation and innovation. He has proven to be a powerful force to nurture high-tech and high-growth startups. His contribution of over two decades to the policy-making, effective incubation management and ISBA incubator ecosystem, in promoting tech entrepreneurship and innovation is highly appreciated by all of us at ISBA.