Membership - ISBA
Membership Open 2026-27

Empowering India's
Innovation Ecosystem

Join the premier network of 200+ incubators driving startup success across the nation. Access exclusive resources, policy advocacy, and peer mentorship.

Govt Recognized
Pan-India Network

Primary Membership

For Technology Business Incubators (TBI)

INR 25,000/yr
+ 18% GST

Eligibility

  • Any DEDICATED space should be available with infrastructure, workspaces, and other facilities for startup / incubatee companies - space should be at least 5000 sq. ft.
  • Supported by Department of Science & Technology (DST), Department of Bio Technology (DBT), MeiTy, Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) and other Central & State Government Departments / Ministries (sanction letter has to be provided at time of application).
  • If not supported by above, then nomination letter from any two existing Primary Members of ISBA is required as per enclosed Format.
  • The Incubation period (the time duration a startup / incubatee resides in Incubator) should be atleast 1 year.

Key Benefits

ISBA Communication Network

Access to Member mailing list, Whatsapp Group, and ISBA Members Google Groups. All communications from ISBA Secretariat are published through these channels.

News & Information Platform

New platform to collate relevant news for Incubators. Member contributions and achievements will be featured.

Exclusive Web Profile

Brief profiles of member organisations will be exclusively published on the ISBA website.

ISBA Annual Conference

Invitation & discounts for the Annual Flagship Event. Network with National & International experts and stakeholders.

Events & Workshops Access

Access to all ISBA events, workshops, and webinars. Members can suggest topics and jointly host programmes.

Startup Enablers Training

Discounts and invitations for Incubation Manager training programmes (Junior, Mid-level, Senior).

Advocacy & Development

Participation in advocacy activities for technology entrepreneurship development in States and Country.

Incubation Support

Assistance to sort out issues related to Incubation processes through Member Connect Programs.

Secretariat Assistance

Help with grants, utilization certificates, PFMS modules, GST concessions, etc.

ISBA Awards Eligibility

Startup Companies from member organisations are eligible to apply for the Annual ISBA Awards.

Global Recognition (AABI)

Nomination rights for AABI Best Incubator Award and AABI Torch Entrepreneurship Award (2 nominations/year).

Governance Rights

Eligibility to contest elections for President & Vice President posts and become Governing Body Members.

INR 25,000/yr
+ 18% GST

Associate Membership

For Stakeholders in the Techno-Entrepreneurship Ecosystem

Key Benefits

Communication Network

Access to Member mailing list, Whatsapp Group, and Google Groups for all secretariat communications.

Web Profile

Exclusive brief profiles of member organisations published on the ISBA website.

Annual Conference

Invitation and discounts for the ISBA Annual Conference, the exclusive event for Incubators.

Events Access

Access to events, workshops, and webinars with opportunities to suggest topics and jointly host.

Training Series

Invitations and discounts for the Startup Enablers Training Series for Incubation Managers.

Scale-up Support

Support for scaling up to become Incubators or for other significant activities.

Advocacy Participation

Involvement in advocacy and development of technology entrepreneurship.

Who Can Apply

Any organization qualifying as a stakeholder in the ecosystem:

Financial Institutions Service Providers (Legal/Financial) Academic Institutions / Universities R&D Labs / Centres Industry Associations Business Accelerators Autonomous Govt Organisations Registered Angel Networks / VC firms

Life
Membership

PREMIUM
INR 2,00,000

+ 18% GST (10 Years Validity)

Approved by the Governing Body. Includes all privileges of Primary Membership including voting rights and governance participation.

Requires 2 Member Nominations if not Govt. supported.

Sponsor Membership

Designed for Industries and Organizations committed to providing substantial financial support to ISBA for a period of 2 years.

Partner with us

Honorary Membership

By Invitation Only. For individuals who have made significant contributions to Technology Entrepreneur Development, Incubation, and Innovation.

Prestigious recognition
Legals & Governance

Policies & Terms

Transparency is foundational to our community. Please review our operating policies.

Terms & Conditions
  • Membership can be applied as per ISBA’s Membership Categories and is valid for the financial year (April 1 – March 31) irrespective of the date of joining.
  • Membership Fee must be paid in full at the time of joining/renewal.
  • Benefits/Access are activated only after payment confirmation.
  • Members must provide accurate details during registration.
  • ISBA reserves the right to modify, postpone, or cancel events, memberships, or services in case of unavoidable circumstances.
  • All disputes will be subject to the jurisdiction of Noida UP, courts, India
Privacy Policy
  • ISBA values and protects your privacy.
  • Information collected (name, contact, payment details) is used only for official purposes.
  • Payments are processed securely through our gateway Virtual Community Platform Provider -Sanchi Connect (via Ease Buzz).
  • ISBA does not store card, UPI, or banking credentials.
  • Member data will never be shared with third parties without consent, unless legally required.
  • By registering, members agree to receive official ISBA updates via email/SMS.
Refund & Cancellation
  • Membership fees are non-refundable and are applied strictly on a financial year basis (April–March), regardless of the date of joining.
  • No cancellation or withdrawal of membership fees will be allowed once payment is made.
  • In case of duplicate/failed transactions, the excess amount (excluding applicable charges) will be refunded within 15 working days, after verification.
Offline Payment Details

ISBA also facilitates offline payments for membership and sponsorship.

  • Payment Modes Accepted: NEFT, RTGS, or Demand Draft (DD).
  • Proforma Invoice: ISBA will share a Proforma Invoice along with the Bank details upon confirmation of membership
  • Payment Process: Members/sponsors can make the payment through NEFT/RTGS transfer.
  • Confirmation: After initiating the payment, members/sponsors are requested to share the transaction details (UTR number / DD details) with the ISBA Secretariat for reconciliation.
  • Activation: Membership/sponsorship will be activated only after successful receipt of payment.