Indian School of Business
Indian School of Business
Indian School of Business
DLabs is the incubation and acceleration arm of the Indian School of Business in Hyderabad, running pre-incubation, accelerator and seed-support programmes for founders.
ISB at a glance
| Full name | Indian School of Business |
|---|---|
| Part of | Indian School of Business |
| Address | ISB Hyderabad Campus, Road No. 6, Gachibowli, Hyderabad, Telangana 500111 |
| Programmes | 8 standing programmes |
| Stages supported | Idea, Prototype, MVP, Early revenue, Growth |
| Official website | www.isb.edu/en.html |
| contact@isbdlabs.org |
Programs by Indian School of Business
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आगे क्या?
यह काफ़ी पहले बंद हुआ था और हमें नहीं पता कि यह फिर चलेगा या नहीं। "मुझे बताएँ" दबाएँ, चलने पर हम ईमेल करेंगे।
आगे क्या?
यह काफ़ी पहले बंद हुआ था और हमें नहीं पता कि यह फिर चलेगा या नहीं। "मुझे बताएँ" दबाएँ, चलने पर हम ईमेल करेंगे।
Which ISB programme fits you
8 programmes compared by who they are for, the stage they accept, how long they run and what they cost.
By stage
- Idea
- ISPROUTE
- Prototype
- ISPROUTE, Build for Billions Accelerator
- MVP
- FinChAIn @ ISB powered by Broadridge Acceleration Program, Liftoff Propel, Build for Billions Accelerator
- Early revenue
- FinChAIn @ ISB powered by Broadridge Acceleration Program, Liftoff Propel, Agri and Food Accelerator (with Deshpande Startups)
- Growth
- Agri and Food Accelerator (with Deshpande Startups)
| Programme | Best for | Stage | Duration | Format | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISPROUTE | Aspiring entrepreneurs. The current intake is ISB Co '27 students, and the programme is sector agnostic. | Idea – Prototype | 10 weeks | — | — |
| EduRISE 2.0 Accelerator | Ed-tech startups. | — | 12 weeks | — | — |
| FinChAIn @ ISB powered by Broadridge Acceleration ProgramWith Broadridge India | Startups in AI, blockchain and DeFi that are at least one year old, at the post-MVP or advanced product stage, with early revenue and scalability potential. | MVP – Early revenue | — | — | — |
| Liftoff PropelWith Wadhwani Foundation | MVP-stage startups from T1, T2 and T3 cities with early or pilot customers. | MVP – Early revenue | 3 months | — | — |
| Agri and Food Accelerator (with Deshpande Startups)With Deshpande Startups | Private limited agri, food tech and allied startups, at least one year from incorporation, at the early revenue and growth stage. | Early revenue – Growth | — | — | — |
| Build for Billions AcceleratorWith Reserve Bank Innovation Hub | Fintech ventures building access to payments, credit and savings for the informal economy. | Prototype – MVP | — | — | — |
| Business Incubation Cohort 2023 (NIDHI Seed Support Programme)With Department of Science and Technology | Incubated startups with promising ideas, innovations and technologies. | — | — | — | — |
| Startup India Seed Fund Scheme (incubatee support) | Startups supported through DLabs. | — | — | — | — |
Programmes they run
Standing programmes at Indian School of Business, separate from the funding calls above.
ISPROUTE
IncubationA 10-week pre-incubation programme for aspiring entrepreneurs moving from an idea to a proof of concept.
Best for: Aspiring entrepreneurs. The current intake is ISB Co '27 students, and the programme is sector agnostic.
- Idea – Prototype
- 10 weeks
EduRISE 2.0 Accelerator
AcceleratorA 12-week accelerator for ed-tech startups building solutions for India's education system.
Best for: Ed-tech startups.
- 12 weeks
An acceleration programme for startups in AI, blockchain and DeFi, run with Broadridge India. It is open to startups outside India.
Best for: Startups in AI, blockchain and DeFi that are at least one year old, at the post-MVP or advanced product stage, with early revenue and scalability potential.
- MVP – Early revenue
With Broadridge India
Official programme pageLiftoff Propel
AcceleratorA 3-month accelerator for MVP-stage startups from T1, T2 and T3 cities that have early or pilot customers.
Best for: MVP-stage startups from T1, T2 and T3 cities with early or pilot customers.
- MVP – Early revenue
- 3 months
With Wadhwani Foundation
Official programme pageA pan-India accelerator, run with Deshpande Startups, for agri, food tech and allied startups with early revenue.
Best for: Private limited agri, food tech and allied startups, at least one year from incorporation, at the early revenue and growth stage.
- Early revenue – Growth
With Deshpande Startups
Official programme pageBuild for Billions Accelerator
AcceleratorA fintech accelerator, with the Reserve Bank Innovation Hub, for ventures serving the informal economy. The application window shown on the page has passed.
Best for: Fintech ventures building access to payments, credit and savings for the informal economy.
- Prototype – MVP
With Reserve Bank Innovation Hub
Official programme pageSeed support under the NIDHI Seed Support Programme of the Department of Science and Technology, for incubated startups. Listed as a past cohort.
Best for: Incubated startups with promising ideas, innovations and technologies.
- Grant support for selected startups
With Department of Science and Technology
Official programme pageFinancial assistance for proof of concept, prototype development, product trials, market entry and commercialisation. Closed on the DLabs programmes page.
Best for: Startups supported through DLabs.
- Grant support for selected startups
Recognitions & empanelments
Official approvals this incubator holds.
Host Institute, MSME Innovative Scheme (Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises)
Listed at entry 400 of the Ministry's published List of Host Institutes for the incubation component of the MSME Innovative Scheme, as "Indian School of Business" (RANGA REDDY, TELANGANA), checked 24 September 2026. This is the status that lets an innovator name the institute as their Host Institute when applying on the ministry's own portal. The list gives no approval date, no period and no status column, so whether the recognition is current cannot be told from it; and being listed is a capacity registration, not evidence that the institute has ever hosted an approved idea.
News
- Indian School Of Business Announces Startup Fellowship To Fund Student Entrepreneursndtv.com · 2 weeks ago
- Indian School of Business commits to 250 annual scholarships, sets up national research platform to mark its 25th anniversarythehindu.com · 3 weeks ago
Source: Google News aggregated
How to apply to Indian School of Business
सही कार्यक्रम चुनना
- प्री-इनक्यूबेशन (ISPROUTE) उन लोगों के लिए है जो अभी विचार से proof of concept की ओर बढ़ रहे हैं।
- एक्सेलेरेटर विषय-आधारित हैं। अपने सेक्टर, चरण और ग्राहकों से मेल खाने वाला चुनें।
आवेदन कैसे काम करते हैं
- हर कार्यक्रम का पेज अपना दर्शक वर्ग और आवेदन मार्ग बताता है। आवेदन से पहले उसे पढ़ें।
- प्रश्नों के लिए contact@isbdlabs.org पर लिखें या हैदराबाद कार्यालय को फ़ोन करें।
समीक्षक क्या देखते हैं
- कार्यक्रम की थीम और चरण से स्पष्ट मेल।
- ट्रैक्शन का प्रमाण: कार्यक्रम के अनुसार कार्यरत MVP, पायलट ग्राहक या शुरुआती राजस्व।
About Indian School of Business
DLabs, the incubation and acceleration arm of the Indian School of Business (ISB), is based on the ISB Hyderabad campus in Gachibowli. It is a not-for-profit Section 8 company set up by ISB in collaboration with the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India.
How programmes work
DLabs runs a mix of pre-incubation, incubation and accelerator programmes. The current pre-incubation route is ISPROUTE, a 10-week programme for aspiring entrepreneurs moving from an idea towards a proof of concept. The accelerators are themed: ed-tech (EduRISE 2.0), AI, blockchain and DeFi (FinChAIn, with Broadridge India), MVP-stage startups from T1, T2 and T3 cities (Liftoff Propel, with Wadhwani Foundation), fintech for the informal economy (Build for Billions, with the Reserve Bank Innovation Hub), and agri and food (with Deshpande Startups).
Who can apply
Each programme sets its own audience. ISPROUTE is open to ISB Co '27 students and is sector agnostic. Several accelerators ask for startups that are at least one year from incorporation and have an MVP, a product or early revenue. Check each programme for its own criteria.
Facilities
DLabs offers a co-working space for startups. Co-working desks and private offices are also available at DLabs in Hyderabad and at AIC-ISB in Mohali.
Scale
The DLabs site says it has supported over 200 startups.
Who runs it
DLabs is led by a CEO and a team of programme, partnerships and finance managers. Its governing body includes ISB faculty and a director of BITS Pilani, Hyderabad Campus.
Locations
DLabs is on the ISB Hyderabad campus, Gachibowli, Hyderabad, Telangana 500111. Co-working space is also offered at AIC-ISB in Mohali.
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Frequently asked questions about Indian School of Business
What is the full form of ISB?
ISB stands for Indian School of Business.
What is Indian School of Business?
Indian School of Business is an incubator based in Hyderabad, Telangana.
What does Indian School of Business do?
DLabs, the incubation and acceleration arm of the Indian School of Business (ISB), is based on the ISB Hyderabad campus in Gachibowli. It is a not-for-profit Section 8 company set up by ISB in collaboration with the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India.
Where is Indian School of Business located?
Indian School of Business is located at ISB Hyderabad Campus, Road No. 6, Gachibowli, Hyderabad, Telangana 500111.
What programs does Indian School of Business run?
Indian School of Business runs ISPROUTE, EduRISE 2.0 Accelerator, FinChAIn @ ISB powered by Broadridge Acceleration Program and Liftoff Propel, among others.
Which ISB programme should I apply to?
It depends on how far along your startup is. Idea stage: ISPROUTE. Prototype stage: ISPROUTE and Build for Billions Accelerator. MVP stage: FinChAIn @ ISB powered by Broadridge Acceleration Program, Liftoff Propel and Build for Billions Accelerator. Early revenue stage: FinChAIn @ ISB powered by Broadridge Acceleration Program, Liftoff Propel and Agri and Food Accelerator (with Deshpande Startups). Growth stage: Agri and Food Accelerator (with Deshpande Startups). Check the programme's own eligibility before applying — several programmes are sector-specific.
Does Indian School of Business provide funding?
Selected startups in some Indian School of Business programmes can receive grant support, including Business Incubation Cohort 2023 (NIDHI Seed Support Programme) and Startup India Seed Fund Scheme (incubatee support). 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.
Is Indian School of Business government recognised?
Indian School of Business holds the following recognitions and affiliations: Host Institute, MSME Innovative Scheme (Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises).
How do I apply to Indian School of Business?
- प्री-इनक्यूबेशन (ISPROUTE) उन लोगों के लिए है जो अभी विचार से proof of concept की ओर बढ़ रहे हैं। - एक्सेलेरेटर विषय-आधारित हैं। अपने सेक्टर, चरण और ग्राहकों से मेल खाने वाला चुनें। - हर कार्यक्रम का पेज अपना दर्शक वर्ग और आवेदन मार्ग बताता है। आवेदन से पहले उसे पढ़ें। - प्रश्नों के लिए contact@isbdlabs.org पर लिखें या हैदराबाद कार्यालय को फ़ोन करें। - कार्यक्रम की थीम और चरण से स्पष्ट मेल। - ट्…
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