ISBACON 2026
Presented by the Indian STEPs & Business Incubators Association (ISBA)
The 18th Annual Conference of ISBA
India's Largest Incubator & Innovation Leaders Meet
ISBA's annual conference is India's largest gathering of startup incubators, bringing together investors, government representatives, academia, industry experts and ecosystem leaders from across the country.
The 18th edition — ISBACON 2026 — will take place on 8th & 9th October 2026 at Chandigarh University, Mohali, Punjab, with two immersive days of incubation centre visits, masterclasses, keynotes, funding connects, global linkages, deep-tech sessions and celebration.
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Conference Highlights
Masterclasses
Deep-dive sessions on AI in incubation, Biotech & MedTech capability building, and the NIAF innovation-pipeline workshop.
Global Linkages
Incubation Without Borders — building globally connected innovation ecosystems and international partnerships.
Funding Connect
From Policy to Capital — building a stronger financing ecosystem for incubators and startups.
Deep Tech
Emerging & Deep Tech: building the capabilities incubators need for the next wave of innovation.