Leadership and Operations
Build stronger incubator and accelerator teams through leadership and operational capability development.
About ISBA
Building the institutions behind India's innovation movement.
The Indian STEPs and Business Incubators Association (ISBA) is a not-for-profit society established in 2004, connecting and strengthening 200+ incubators and accelerators across academia, research, technology parks, and public-private partnerships.
National Institutional Platform
200+
Member Institutions
2004
Established
20+
Years of Impact
Leadership
Guided by experienced leaders.
A distinguished Governing Board and a legacy of visionary past presidents steer ISBA's mission.
Who We Are
A national platform for incubators, accelerators, and innovation-support institutions.
ISBA was founded by Science and Technology Entrepreneur Parks (STEPs) and Technology Business Incubators (TBIs) supported by the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India. Registered under the Societies Registration Act, 1860, ISBA works to help institutions support entrepreneurs and innovation at scale.
Governance and Effectiveness
Enable robust institutional governance and long-term effectiveness for innovation support organizations.
Knowledge and Collaboration
Drive structured peer learning, ecosystem collaboration, and cross-institutional knowledge exchange.
Our Role
Through structured programs, advisory support, and peer communities, ISBA helps members build sustainable, high-quality incubation and acceleration models.
Vision and Mission
Institutional clarity to drive
ecosystem-scale outcomes.
Our Vision
To strengthen India's incubation and acceleration ecosystem through capable institutions, informed leadership, and collaborative networks.
Our Mission
- Build leadership and operational capacity for incubators and accelerators.
- Enable structured knowledge exchange and peer learning.
- Engage with government on incubation and innovation policy.
- Strengthen collaboration across academia, industry, startups, and investors.
Background
From STEPs and TBIs to a connected national ecosystem.
Early 1980s
STEP Programme
The Department of Science and Technology launched STEPs to foster entrepreneurship and strengthen academia-industry linkages.
2000
TBI Scheme
Technology Business Incubators advanced support for knowledge-based and technology-driven enterprises.
2004
ISBA Founded
ISBA was established by STEP and TBI institutions as a national platform for incubation and acceleration.
Today
National Institutional Network
ISBA supports 200+ member institutions across India to scale innovation, startup creation, and technology commercialization.
Sector Coverage
Ventures supported across strategic and emerging domains.
ISBA members nurture startups in high-impact domains through specialized incubation models and sector networks.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
AI-first products, automation, and decision systems
Core and Emerging Technologies
Frontier innovation, deep-tech platforms, and R&D ventures
ICT and IoT
Connected infrastructure, devices, and digital platforms
Healthcare and Life Sciences
Health-tech, diagnostics, med-tech, and biotech solutions
Manufacturing and Industry 4.0
Smart manufacturing, robotics, and industrial innovation
Electronics and ESDM
Electronic systems design and manufacturing excellence
Agriculture and Allied Sectors
Agri-innovation, value chains, and rural enterprise models
Clean Technologies and Sustainability
Climate-tech, circular solutions, and sustainable systems
Energy
Energy access, transition technologies, and efficiency
Design, Textiles, Fintech, and Social Innovation
Inclusive innovation spanning creative and impact sectors
What We Do
Capability building, knowledge exchange, and ecosystem engagement.
ISBA works with institutions across India through practical interventions that improve performance, strengthen networks, and support policy alignment.
ISBACON
ISBA's annual national conference bringing together incubators, policymakers, and ecosystem leaders.
Management Development Programs (MDPs)
Structured learning tracks that strengthen incubator and accelerator leadership and management capability.
CEO and CXO Conclaves
Executive forums focused on institutional strategy, operating models, and ecosystem outcomes.
Regional Ecosystem Workshops
Context-specific workshops that activate collaboration and practical knowledge transfer across regions.
Government-Supported Capacity Building
Programs delivered with public institutions to develop stronger incubation infrastructure nationwide.
Partner with ISBA
Strengthen your incubation institution and scale ecosystem impact.
Join a national network that helps incubators and accelerators grow stronger teams, better systems, and deeper collaborations.