ISB DLabs
Indian School of Business (ISB), Hyderabad campus
हैदराबाद में Indian School of Business का इन्क्यूबेशन और एक्सेलेरेशन विंग, जो स्टार्टअप्स के लिए प्री-इन्क्यूबेशन, इन्क्यूबेशन और एक्सेलेरेटर कार्यक्रम चलाता है।
ISB DLabs at a glance
| Part of | Indian School of Business (ISB), Hyderabad campus |
|---|---|
| Address | ISB Hyderabad Campus, road no.6, Gachibowli, Hyderabad, Telangana 500111 |
| Programmes | 7 standing programmes |
| Stages supported | Idea, Prototype, MVP, Early revenue, Growth |
| Official website | isbdlabs.org |
Which ISB DLabs programme fits you
7 programmes compared by who they are for, the stage they accept, how long they run and what they cost.
By stage
- Idea
- ISPROUTE
- Prototype
- Build for Billions Accelerator
- MVP
- Build for Billions Accelerator, FinChAIn @ ISB powered by Broadridge Acceleration Program, Liftoff Propel
- Early revenue
- FinChAIn @ ISB powered by Broadridge Acceleration Program, Liftoff Propel, Agri and Food Accelerator
- Growth
- Agri and Food Accelerator
| Programme | Best for | Stage | Duration | Format | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISPROUTE | Aspiring entrepreneurs with an early idea | Idea | 10 weeks | — | — |
| Build for Billions AcceleratorWith Reserve Bank Innovation Hub, Union Bank | Fintech startups serving the informal economy | Prototype – MVP | 50 days | — | No equity |
| FinChAIn @ ISB powered by Broadridge Acceleration ProgramWith Broadridge | AI, blockchain and DeFi startups with early revenue | MVP – Early revenue | approximately 9 weeks | — | — |
| Liftoff Propel | MVP-stage startups in T1, T2 and T3 cities | MVP – Early revenue | — | — | — |
| EduRISE 2.0 Accelerator | Ed-tech startups incorporated for at least six months | — | 12 weeks | — | — |
| Agri and Food AcceleratorWith Deshpande Startups | Agri, food tech and allied startups in early revenue or growth | Early revenue – Growth | — | — | — |
| Business Incubation Cohort | Startups with promising ideas, innovations and technologies | — | — | — | — |
Programmes they run
Standing programmes at ISB DLabs, separate from the funding calls above.
ISPROUTE
IncubationA 10-week pre-incubation programme for aspiring entrepreneurs, open to tech and non-tech ideas.
Best for: Aspiring entrepreneurs with an early idea
- Idea
- 10 weeks
- Grant support for selected startups
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ISPROUTE is a 10-week pre-incubation programme that helps aspiring entrepreneurs move from an early idea towards a proof of concept, through workshops, masterclasses with experts, structured experimentation and mentorship.
What you get
- Hands-on workshops and masterclasses with experts
- Mentorship and networking
- Financial support for the top five startups
Who can apply
- Aspiring entrepreneurs, sector agnostic, tech and non-tech, with high-impact ideas
How to apply
- Its pages give different editions and dates, so check the current intake on the ISPROUTE page before you apply.
Build for Billions Accelerator
AcceleratorA 50-day equity-free fintech accelerator, run with the Reserve Bank Innovation Hub, for startups bringing financial services to the informal economy. The current call has closed.
Best for: Fintech startups serving the informal economy
- Prototype – MVP
- 50 days
- No equity
With Reserve Bank Innovation Hub, Union Bank
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Build for Billions is a fintech accelerator run by the Reserve Bank Innovation Hub and DLabs at ISB. It aims to bridge the gap between financial services and the informal economy, including payments, credit and savings for informal workers.
What you get
- A 50-day accelerator programme that takes no equity
- An opportunity for selected startups to pilot their idea with Union Bank
Who can apply
- Startups with a demonstrable prototype, MVP or product, and
- Startups that have received seed, angel, pre-Series A or Series A funding
How to apply
- The call on the page ran from December 2023 to January 2024 and has closed. Check the DLabs programmes page for any later call.
An approximately 9-week global accelerator, run with Broadridge, for startups in AI, blockchain and DeFi.
Best for: AI, blockchain and DeFi startups with early revenue
- MVP – Early revenue
- approximately 9 weeks
With Broadridge
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The FinChAIn @ ISB accelerator is run by DLabs with Broadridge for startups working in AI, blockchain and DeFi. It offers mentorship from DLabs and Broadridge, masterclasses and workshops, go-to-market and scale-up support, and internationalisation support.
What you get
- Mentorship from DLabs and Broadridge
- Tailored masterclasses and workshops by industry experts
- A Demo Day at the end of the programme
Who can apply
- Startups in AI, blockchain and DeFi, incorporated for at least one year, at the post-MVP or advanced product stage, with early revenue and scalability potential
- Startups from anywhere in the world can apply
How to apply
- Apply through the programme page. Shortlisted startups are notified and given onboarding details.
Liftoff Propel
AcceleratorAn accelerator, designed with a foundation partner, for MVP-stage startups from T1, T2 and T3 cities.
Best for: MVP-stage startups in T1, T2 and T3 cities
- MVP – Early revenue
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Liftoff Propel supports MVP-stage startups from T1, T2 and T3 cities that have a market-tested MVP and early or pilot customers, and want to secure product-market fit and validate their business model.
What you get
- Mentorship from ISB and a foundation partner
- Masterclasses and workshops, and market access assistance
- Access to lab facilities, go-to-market strategies, scale-up support and investor connect
- A Demo Day
Who can apply
- Startups incorporated for at least one year, at the post-MVP or advanced product stage, with early revenue and scalability potential
How to apply
- Apply through the programme page. Shortlisting and onboarding follow the application.
EduRISE 2.0 Accelerator
AcceleratorA 12-week accelerator, with bi-weekly sessions, for startups building ed-tech solutions for India's education system.
Best for: Ed-tech startups incorporated for at least six months
- 12 weeks
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EduRISE 2.0 is an initiative of I-Venture @ ISB for ed-tech startups. It runs for 12 weeks with bi-weekly entrepreneurship sessions, workshops, speaker sessions and one-to-one mentoring, and aims to help startups reach market and scale.
What you get
- Technical mentors for product refinement
- Structured mentoring from industry experts
- Support for legal and compliance, fundraising support and networking
- Access to a package of perks from partners
Who can apply
- Startups innovating in ed-tech, incorporated for at least six months
How to apply
- Apply through the programme page.
Agri and Food Accelerator
AcceleratorA pan-India accelerator, run with Deshpande Startups, for agri, food tech and allied startups with early revenue.
Best for: Agri, food tech and allied startups in early revenue or growth
- Early revenue – Growth
With Deshpande Startups
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The Agri and Food Accelerator is run by I-Venture @ ISB with Deshpande Startups. It identifies and supports entrepreneurs with innovative solutions in the agri and food sector, through handholding, capacity building, curated field visits to test products, and networking with stakeholders and investors.
What you get
- Mentorship from I-Venture @ ISB and Deshpande Startups
- Tailored masterclasses and workshops
- Product development and refinement, and market access and scale-up support
Who can apply
- Private limited firms with at least one year from incorporation, in early revenue and growth stage, working on agri, food tech or allied products or services
How to apply
- Apply through the programme page.
Business Incubation Cohort
Grant schemeAn incubation cohort run under the DST NIDHI Seed Support Scheme, offering seed funding, incubation and mentorship.
Best for: Startups with promising ideas, innovations and technologies
- Grant support for selected startups
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The Business Incubation Cohort is run by DLabs under the NIDHI Seed Support Programme of the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India. The programme gives financial assistance for proof of concept, prototype development, product trials, market entry and commercialisation, alongside incubation, mentorship, fundraising support and growth acceleration.
What you get
- Seed funding support
- Incubation and mentorship
- Fundraising support and growth acceleration
How to apply
- Cohorts ran in 2021, 2022 and 2023. The cohort page does not state a current intake, so check with DLabs before you apply.
Labs & facilities
Equipment and space on campus.
Co-working and private offices
Co-working desks and private office suites at the ISB Hyderabad campus. The same kind of space is offered at AIC-ISB in Mohali.
Support services
Help offered alongside funding and space.
Business advisory
Mentorship, masterclasses and workshops across its programmes.
Market access
Market access and scale-up support, particularly in its agri and food accelerator.
Recognitions & empanelments
Official approvals this incubator holds.
DST NIDHI Seed Support Programme
Its Business Incubation Cohort is supported under the NIDHI Seed Support Scheme of the Department of Science and Technology.
How to apply to ISB DLabs
सही कार्यक्रम चुनना
- अपने चरण को कार्यक्रम से मिलाएँ। ISPROUTE उन आकांक्षी उद्यमियों के लिए उपयुक्त है जिनके पास विचार है। एक्सेलेरेटर ऐसी कंपनी माँगते हैं जो पहले ही निगमित हो चुकी हो।
- आवेदन से पहले हर कार्यक्रम पेज पर न्यूनतम निगमन अवधि जाँचें।
- Build for Billions अनौपचारिक अर्थव्यवस्था के लिए वित्तीय समावेशन पर केंद्रित है। इसकी अपनी कॉल बंद हो चुकी है।
आवेदन कैसे काम करते हैं
- हर कार्यक्रम की अपनी पेज और अपनी विंडो होती है। DLabs के पेज ISPROUTE के लिए अलग-अलग संस्करण और तिथियाँ देते हैं, इसलिए आवेदन से पहले वर्तमान इनटेक की पुष्टि करें।
- सबमिशन के बाद शॉर्टलिस्ट किए गए स्टार्टअप्स को सूचित किया जाता है, और उसके बाद ऑनबोर्डिंग होती है।
समीक्षक क्या देखते हैं
- कार्यक्रम के अनुसार एक कार्यशील प्रोटोटाइप, MVP या उत्पाद, या प्रारंभिक राजस्व।
- कार्यक्रम के विषय के साथ स्पष्ट फ़िट, जैसे फ़िनटेक, एड-टेक, कृषि और खाद्य, या AI और blockchain।
About ISB DLabs
ISB DLabs Indian School of Business (ISB) हैदराबाद परिसर का इन्क्यूबेशन और एक्सेलेरेशन विंग है। यह ISB द्वारा Department of Science and Technology, Government of India के सहयोग से चलाई जाने वाली एक गैर-लाभकारी Section 8 कंपनी है, और यह गचीबावली में ISB हैदराबाद परिसर में स्थित है।
कार्यक्रम कैसे काम करते हैं
DLabs प्री-इन्क्यूबेशन, इन्क्यूबेशन और एक्सेलेरेटर कार्यक्रमों का मिश्रण चलाता है, और उनमें से कई साझेदारों के साथ चलाए जाते हैं। ISPROUTE इसका प्री-इन्क्यूबेशन कार्यक्रम है, जो आकांक्षी उद्यमियों के लिए 10 सप्ताह का कोर्स है और प्रारंभिक विचारों को प्रूफ़ ऑफ़ कॉन्सेप्ट तक पहुँचने में मदद करता है। इसके एक्सेलेरेटर विशिष्ट विषयों को कवर करते हैं। FinChAIn @ ISB powered by Broadridge Acceleration Program Broadridge के साथ AI, blockchain और DeFi स्टार्टअप्स के लिए लगभग 9 सप्ताह का कार्यक्रम है। Build for Billions Accelerator Reserve Bank Innovation Hub के साथ चलाया जाने वाला 50 दिनों का इक्विटी-मुक्त फ़िनटेक एक्सेलेरेटर है, उन स्टार्टअप्स के लिए जो अनौपचारिक अर्थव्यवस्था तक वित्तीय सेवाएँ पहुँचाते हैं। EduRISE 2.0 Accelerator एड-टेक स्टार्टअप्स के लिए 12 सप्ताह का कार्यक्रम है, और Deshpande Startups के साथ चलाया जाने वाला Agri and Food Accelerator पूरे भारत में कृषि और खाद्य उपक्रमों का समर्थन करता है। एक फ़ाउंडेशन साझेदार के साथ डिज़ाइन किया गया Liftoff Propel, T1, T2 और T3 शहरों के MVP-चरण स्टार्टअप्स का समर्थन करता है।
Business Incubation Cohort Department of Science and Technology की NIDHI Seed Support Scheme के तहत चलाया जाता है, जो आशाजनक विचारों, नवाचारों और तकनीकों वाले स्टार्टअप्स को वित्तीय सहायता देती है। पिछले कोहोर्ट 2021, 2022 और 2023 में चले थे।
कौन आवेदन कर सकता है
पात्रता कार्यक्रम पर निर्भर है। ISPROUTE आकांक्षी उद्यमियों के लिए खुला है और सेक्टर-अज्ञेयवादी है। एक्सेलेरेटर आम तौर पर ऐसी कंपनी माँगते हैं जो पहले ही निगमित हो चुकी हो: Liftoff Propel और FinChAIn कार्यक्रम निगमन से कम से कम एक वर्ष माँगते हैं, Agri and Food Accelerator कम से कम एक वर्ष और प्रारंभिक राजस्व माँगता है, और EduRISE 2.0 कम से कम छह महीने माँगता है। हर कार्यक्रम पेज अपने मानदंड तय करता है, इसलिए आवेदन से पहले जिस कार्यक्रम में आप जाना चाहते हैं उसके मानदंड देख लें।
सुविधाएँ
DLabs अपने हैदराबाद परिसर में को-वर्किंग डेस्क और निजी ऑफ़िस सुइट्स देता है। इसी तरह का स्थान Mohali में AIC-ISB में भी दिया जाता है।
पैमाना
DLabs की वेबसाइट कहती है कि ISB DLabs ने 200 से अधिक स्टार्टअप्स का समर्थन किया है। यह स्वयं-रिपोर्ट किया गया आँकड़ा है और इसकी वेबसाइट इसकी तारीख नहीं बताती।
पिछले कार्यक्रम
कई पुराने कार्यक्रम अब बंद हो चुके हैं। इनमें Envision Social Impact Accelerator, Envision Fintech Accelerator (जिसने 10 फ़िनटेक उपक्रमों का समर्थन किया), Jumpstart Social Enterprises 2.0 Accelerator, Clean Energy Lab, और Climate Solver Accelerator शामिल हैं। वेबसाइट इन्हें भूतकाल में वर्णित करती है।
इसे कौन चलाता है
DLabs को Indian School of Business चलाता है, और इसे Department of Science and Technology, Government of India का समर्थन प्राप्त है।
Frequently asked questions about ISB DLabs
What is ISB DLabs?
ISB DLabs is an incubator based in Hyderabad, Telangana.
What does ISB DLabs do?
ISB DLabs Indian School of Business (ISB) हैदराबाद परिसर का इन्क्यूबेशन और एक्सेलेरेशन विंग है। यह ISB द्वारा Department of Science and Technology, Government of India के सहयोग से चलाई जाने वाली एक गैर-लाभकारी Section 8 कंपनी है, और यह गचीबावली में ISB हैदराबाद परिसर में स्थित है। DLabs प्री-इन्क्यूबेशन, इन्क्यूबेशन और…
Where is ISB DLabs located?
ISB DLabs is located at ISB Hyderabad Campus, road no.6, Gachibowli, Hyderabad, Telangana 500111.
What programs does ISB DLabs run?
ISB DLabs runs ISPROUTE, Build for Billions Accelerator, FinChAIn @ ISB powered by Broadridge Acceleration Program and Liftoff Propel, among others.
Which ISB DLabs programme should I apply to?
It depends on how far along your startup is. Idea stage: ISPROUTE. Prototype stage: Build for Billions Accelerator. MVP stage: Build for Billions Accelerator, FinChAIn @ ISB powered by Broadridge Acceleration Program and Liftoff Propel. Early revenue stage: FinChAIn @ ISB powered by Broadridge Acceleration Program, Liftoff Propel and Agri and Food Accelerator. Growth stage: Agri and Food Accelerator. Check the programme's own eligibility before applying — several programmes are sector-specific.
Does ISB DLabs provide funding?
Selected startups in some ISB DLabs programmes can receive grant support, including ISPROUTE and Business Incubation Cohort. Grant amounts are set per programme and cohort, and selection into a programme does not guarantee a grant — check the programme's own page for current terms.
What facilities does ISB DLabs offer?
ISB DLabs offers Co-working and private offices.
Is ISB DLabs government recognised?
ISB DLabs holds the following recognitions and affiliations: DST NIDHI Seed Support Programme.
How do I apply to ISB DLabs?
- अपने चरण को कार्यक्रम से मिलाएँ। ISPROUTE उन आकांक्षी उद्यमियों के लिए उपयुक्त है जिनके पास विचार है। एक्सेलेरेटर ऐसी कंपनी माँगते हैं जो पहले ही निगमित हो चुकी हो। - आवेदन से पहले हर कार्यक्रम पेज पर न्यूनतम निगमन अवधि जाँचें। - Build for Billions अनौपचारिक अर्थव्यवस्था के लिए वित्तीय समावेशन पर केंद्रित है। इसकी अपनी कॉल बंद हो चुकी है। - हर कार्यक्रम की अपनी पेज और अपनी विंडो होती है। DLabs क…
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