DLabs Associations

DLabs at The Indian School of Business (ISB) leverages the  academic alliances with the partner schools, Corporations and Governments. DLabs works closely with ISB Alumni network and leverages the expertise of Alumni entrepreneurs, mentors and Investors. The vibrant and inspiring environment creates opportunities for our startups to accelerate growth and extend its reach both in India and globally. Our network opens doors to capital, mentorship, marketing, business development, customer acquisition, and talent recruitment.

Research Environment &

Outstanding Faculty

The high-quality research environment at ISB is contemporary and rigorous, this gives entrepreneurs the opportunity to leverage research capabilities for their growth.  Distinguished scholars from India and the world teach at ISB. The faculty is at the forefront of research and provides thought leadership and research insights. We leverage their expertise to help startups through mentoring and interactive sessions.

Build Partnerships

ISB has a number of partnerships. DLabs co-created by ISB can help startups build partnerships with corporates, investors, government, faculty research for onboarding the initial customers, paid POC and pitch for a potential round of funding.

Unique Programs

DLabs offers  distinctively designed programmes to cater to needs of entrepreneurs  at different stages, sectors and categories. DLabs offers unique programmes through   a combination of  mentoring, master classes, peer learning using Human Centric Design approach.  Customised interventions, market access and investments  for early  & Growth stage startups, social entrepreneurs and not-for-profits.  DLabs offers exclusive programs for corporates through their corporate Innovation programs and Venture Investment programmes.  DLabs closely interacts with Ecosystem Players and designs customised programs for mentors and investors.

World-Class Infrastructure

With the focus on innovation and entrepreneurship, ISB has partnered with the  Department of Science and Technology and has invested significant resources into building supportive infrastructure to promote Innovation and Entrepreneurship. Located in tranquil settings, on the ISB Hyderabad campus, DLabs  provides an environment that is conducive to learning, Startups have access to some of the best minds and access to knowledge resources including the Learning and Resource Center at ISB. Through DLabs, we  provide an  array of services, funding and workspace options intended to support entrepreneurial endeavors

Student Ecosystem

DLabs creates opportunities  for students at ISB and the Startups at DLabs. Students interested in Entrepreneurship and Investments  provide pro-bono support to startups in the area of Business models, market access , marketing channels, partnerships, marketing, product design, financial modelling , fundraising etc.