KATRA, Oct 14: : Divye Duheta Mahajan, Manager, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University Technology Business Incubation Centre (SMVDU-TBIC), participated in ISBACON 2026, the 18th Annual Conference of the Indian STEPs and Business Incubators Association (ISBA), held at Chandigarh University, Mohali, Punjab.
The conference brought together representatives from technology business incubators, science and technology parks, academic institutions, startups and other stakeholders from the entrepreneurship ecosystem to deliberate on emerging trends, challenges and opportunities in startup incubation, innovation and entrepreneurship development.
During the conference, Mahajan interacted with professionals and stakeholders associated with the incubation ecosystem and gained insights into contemporary incubation practices, evolving entrepreneurial support mechanisms and opportunities for institutional collaboration.
The event also provided a platform to exchange knowledge on nurturing early-stage ventures, facilitating technology commercialisation and promoting innovation-driven entrepreneurship. Discussions and interactions highlighted the importance of strengthening incubation networks and adopting effective practices to help startups transform innovative ideas into viable business ventures.
Mahajan’s participation reflects SMVDU-TBIC’s continued commitment to strengthening its incubation ecosystem and supporting aspiring entrepreneurs through mentorship, institutional collaboration and an enabling environment for innovation.
The insights gained during the conference are expected to contribute to enhancing the Centre’s pre-incubation and incubation initiatives, mentoring support and engagement with the wider entrepreneurial community.
Established to foster innovation and entrepreneurship, SMVDU-TBIC works towards helping innovators and aspiring entrepreneurs translate their ideas into sustainable business ventures by providing appropriate guidance, institutional support and access to an enabling startup ecosystem.
Participation in national-level platforms such as ISBACON 2026 is expected to further strengthen the Centre’s engagement with incubation networks and facilitate the adoption of best practices in startup development.
The visit underscores SMVDU-TBIC’s focus on promoting entrepreneurship, encouraging technology-led innovation and creating opportunities for emerging startups associated with Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University.