DBDIC Incubation Cohort 2026 — Eligibility Criteria

The program is open to startups at any stage - ideation, prototype, or early growth. Applicants must work in high-impact sectors such as climate-tech, sustainability, agri-food technology, biotechnology, innovative materials, or infrastructure technologies. You need a clearly defined problem statement and proposed solution. Startups should demonstrate a need for technical validation, product development, or research support. Teams must be committed to leveraging DBDIC's incubation resources, including lab infrastructure and mentorship. Eligibility also depends on relevance to DBDIC's focus sectors, the strength and feasibility of your solution, innovation and technical depth, and potential for real-world impact. While applications from anywhere are accepted, the centre is based in Gurugram, Haryana, so startups in Haryana may have an advantage. No DPIIT or MSME registration is required, and all entity types are accepted.

DBDIC Incubation Cohort 2026 is open to startups at the idea, product and revenue stage working in climate energy ev, health pharma biotech, deeptech electronics robotics and agri food rural. The programme is targeted at startups registered in Haryana.