The Call for Incubation Cohort 2026 is run by Sharda Launchpad Federation (SLP), a Section-8 company and DST-recognized Technology Business Incubator (i-TBI) at Sharda University in Greater Noida. The program supports early-stage startups and innovators across science, business, social impact, creative, and technology sectors. An Ignition Grant of up to ₹10 lakhs is available to qualifying startups through the DST i-TBI scheme.
The program provides structured mentorship, networking with investors and industry collaborators, dedicated co-working space, and access to multiple additional funding streams — including the Startup India Seed Fund Scheme and UP Startup Policy. SLP guides ventures through the full journey from ideation to commercialization, with a focus on developing commercially viable businesses from innovative concepts. Startups at the idea, MVP, or early-revenue stage are all within scope for this cohort.
