DBDIC Incubation Cohort 2026

• Startups in cleantech, healthtech or deeptech seeking incubation in Haryana.

About this scheme

The DBDIC Incubation Cohort 2026 is a research-driven incubation program offered by the Dr. Bansi Dhar Incubation Centre (DBDIC), based in Gurugram. Anchored within a legacy institution known for industrial research and scientific excellence, the program is designed to support startups in transforming innovative ideas and scientific breakthroughs into commercially viable solutions.

This incubation program is uniquely positioned to bridge the gap between research and market readiness. It caters to startups across the entire lifecycle, from ideation to early growth, with a strong emphasis on deep technology validation and product development. Startups benefit from access to advanced laboratory and testing infrastructure, enabling rigorous validation of their technologies under real-world conditions. This infrastructure support is particularly valuable for sectors requiring scientific testing, prototyping, and compliance validation.

In addition to infrastructure, the program provides structured mentorship from domain experts, scientists, and industry practitioners. This guidance helps founders refine their technical approach, align their solutions with market needs, and navigate commercialization challenges. The program also facilitates industry linkages, allowing startups to explore pilot opportunities, partnerships, and early customer engagements.

A key objective of the program is to enable startups to progress from research-stage innovation to market-ready products. Through a structured roadmap, participating startups receive support in product development, validation, and go-to-market planning. The incubation journey also includes exposure to funding pathways, helping startups prepare for future investment opportunities.

The program focuses on high-impact sectors such as climate-tech, sustainability, agri-food technology, biotechnology, innovative materials, and infrastructure technologies. By fostering innovation in these areas, DBDIC aims to support solutions that contribute to sustainable development and industrial advancement.

Who can apply

• Open to startups across stages including ideation, prototype, and early growth
• Startups must be working in sectors such as climate-tech, sustainability, agri-food tech, biotechnology, innovative materials, infrastructure technologies, or other emerging technology domains
• Applicants must have a clearly defined problem statement and proposed solution
• Startups should demonstrate the need for technical validation, product development, or research support
• Teams should be committed to leveraging incubation resources including lab infrastructure and mentorship
• Relevance to DBDIC's focus sectors
• Strength and feasibility of the solution
• Innovation and technical depth
• Potential for commercialization and real-world impact

Benefits & funding

• Access to advanced lab/testing infrastructure, structured mentorship from experts, and industry linkages for pilot opportunities.
• Support for product development, validation, go-to-market planning, and exposure to future funding pathways.

How the application process works

The journey below is informational, compiled from the official program guidelines. Applications are submitted directly with Dr. Bansi Dhar Incubation Centre (DBDIC), in your own name.

1. 1

   Submit an online application.

2. 2

   Applications are screened for alignment.

3. 3

   Shortlisted startups undergo further evaluation based on innovation, feasibility, and impact.

4. 4

   Final selection considers overall fit with program objectives.

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