ISBACON 2026
Main Conference Schedule
Two days of masterclasses, conversations and connections across India’s incubation ecosystem.
8–9 October 2026
Chandigarh University, Mohali
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Incubation Centre Visit, Masterclasses & Networking
| 9:00 AM Onwards | Registration |
| 9:30 AM - 1:00 PM | Visit to Local Incubation Centre |
| 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | 🍴 Lunch |
| 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM | Capital, Clients, and Counsel: The Best Booster Dose for Incubators and Their Cohorts |
| 2:30 PM - 3:45 PM | Masterclass 1: AI in Action: Transforming Incubation Operations |
| 3:45 PM - 4:45 PM | Masterclass 2: Expanding Incubation Horizons: Building Biotech & MedTech Capabilities within Incubators |
| 4:45 PM - 5:00 PM | ☕ Tea Break |
| 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM | Masterclass 3: NIAF Workshop: Strengthening the Innovation Pipeline for Viksit Bharat 2047 |
| 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM | Cultural Showcase – Chandigarh |
| 7:00 PM Onwards | Networking Dinner |
Inaugural Session, Keynote, Funding Connect, Global Linkages, Deep Tech,
Valedictory & Gala Dinner
| 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM | Registration |
| 10:00 AM - 10:10 AM | Welcome Address by the Host Institution |
| 10:10 AM - 10:20 AM | ISBA's Journey: Milestones, Impact and the Way Forward |
| 10:20 AM - 10:50 AM | Inauguration & Ceremonial Lamp Lighting |
| 10:50 AM - 11:00 AM | Chief Guest Address |
| 11:10 AM - 11:40 AM | Keynote: Challenging the Conventional: Turning Constraints into Possibilities |
| 11:40 AM - 12:05 PM | From Creativity to Enterprise: Building Brands, Businesses and Opportunities in the Creative Economy |
| 12:05 PM - 12:15 PM | ☕ Tea Break |
| 12:15 PM - 1:00 PM | Emerging & Deep Tech: Building the Capabilities Incubators Need for the Next Wave of Innovation |
| 1:00 PM - 1:45 PM | From Policy to Capital: A Stronger Financing Ecosystem for Incubators & Startups |
| 1:45 PM - 2:45 PM | 🍴 Lunch |
| 2:45 PM - 3:30 PM | The Collaboration Paradox: Why Ecosystems Struggle to Work Together |
| 3:30 PM - 4:15 PM | Building Sustainable Incubation Ecosystems Across Tier 2-4 Cities through Corporate, CSR & Government Collaboration |
| 4:15 PM - 5:00 PM | Incubation Without Borders: Building Globally Connected Innovation Ecosystems |
| 5:00 PM - 5:15 PM | ☕ Tea Break |
| 5:15 PM - 5:30 PM | Formal Launch & Release of ISBA Knowledge Publications ISBA–DST–CII Incubators Playbook | ISBA Video Playbook | GUESSS India Report |
| 5:30 PM - 6:00 PM | MoU Signing Ceremony |
| 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM | Valedictory & Awards Ceremony |
| 6:30 PM - 6:45 PM | Group Photo |
| 6:45 PM Onwards | Cultural Fiesta & Gala Dinner | Celebrating the Spirit of Punjab |
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