ICS 2026 & Passes FAQs

Incubator & Capital Summit 2026 specifics. All FAQ topics

What is Incubator & Capital Summit 2026?

India's biggest incubation & capital summit, 8–11 October 2026 at Chandigarh University, with ISBA and ISBACON 2026.

When is ICS 2026?

8–11 October 2026.

Where is ICS 2026?

Chandigarh University, Gharuan, Mohali, Punjab, India.

Who organizes ICS 2026?

ISBA (Indian STEP & Business Incubator Association) and Chandigarh University, with Townhall as platform partner.

What is ISBACON 2026?

The 18th Annual Conference of ISBA, running 8–9 October as part of ICS 2026.

How do I get my ICS 2026 pass?

Claim it from your invite email or dashboard — the pass is generated after claiming.

Is the pass free?

Partnered passes are free for registered/invited attendees.

Can I attend both ISBACON and the Capital Summit?

Your pass covers the dates listed on it — check your pass for valid dates.

What tracks are there?

DeepTech & Applied AI, D2C & Consumer Tech, Vertical SaaS & Fintech, CreatorTech & Content.

How do investors join?

Through the Capital Summit tracks and meeting desk on 10–11 October.

How do founders pitch?

Through booked one-to-one meetings during the Capital Summit.

Is there a demo day?

Yes — curated startups present to a jury and arriving investors.

Are there masterclasses?

Yes — 10+ masterclasses for incubator teams on cohorts, governance, and policy.

How do I register for ICS 2026?

Use the official registration link or the Townhall invite.

Can I get a refund for ICS 2026?

Passes are free — contact support for edge cases.

Where do I find the agenda?

At /ics/agenda or the official site ics.cuchd.in.

Who are the speakers?

Policymakers, incubator heads, founders, and investors — see the speakers page on ics.cuchd.in.

What is Campus Tank Season 2?

A startup pitch format launched at ICS 2026.

What is CU-IRP?

Chandigarh University's research park, announced at ICS 2026.

What is C-Hub?

A joint cohort program launched at ICS 2026.

How do I contact ICS support?

Email support@townhall.host or contact the organizers via ics.cuchd.in.