Report date: 8 October 2026, 3:05 PM IST
Mohali is hosting a major startup and investment gathering this week as ISBACON 2026 and the associated incubation-and-capital programme bring entrepreneurs, investors, mentors and business leaders together at Chandigarh University. The main ISBACON event is scheduled for October 8 and 9, while the wider ICS × ISBACON programme runs through October 10.
A business event with a startup focus
The official ISBACON venue information places the event at Chandigarh University in Mohali on October 8–9. The broader programme is positioned around the connection between incubation and capital, giving founders opportunities to present ideas, meet potential partners and engage with the startup ecosystem.
The accompanying Capital Summit is designed around emerging ventures and investor interaction. Programme material for ICS × ISBACON 2026 identifies four broad tracks: deep tech and AI; consumer brands and technology; business software and fintech; and creator economy and content. The programme also includes startup showcases where attendees can see products and meet founders.
Why Mohali is an important venue
Events of this kind are increasingly relevant to the Tricity’s business ecosystem because they connect academic institutions, incubators, founders and capital providers in one place. Chandigarh University’s technology business incubator is serving as the summit headquarters, putting Mohali at the centre of conversations around entrepreneurship and innovation.
For local founders and students, the value is not limited to formal sessions. The programme is built around conversations, demonstrations, networking and possible partnerships. For established companies and investors, the event provides an opportunity to see emerging businesses and technologies from a range of sectors.
What attendees can expect
The published programme points to expert sessions, startup demonstrations, founder interactions and investment-focused discussions. The Capital Summit is particularly aimed at helping participants discover emerging ventures and explore collaboration or investment opportunities.
People planning to attend should check the official ISBACON and Chandigarh University programme pages for the latest schedule, registration requirements and venue instructions before travelling.
The timing is significant for the region’s business community. A programme that brings together incubation, capital and product demonstrations can help local entrepreneurs move from early-stage ideas towards commercial partnerships. It can also expose students and young founders to investors and experienced operators who can provide practical feedback.
For businesses in Chandigarh and Panchkula, Mohali’s proximity makes the event relevant as a regional networking opportunity rather than only a university programme. Participants interested in technology, fintech, AI, consumer products or the creator economy may find the cross-sector format particularly useful.
The event also reflects the growing overlap between education and entrepreneurship in the Tricity. Students can observe how ideas are presented to investors, while founders can meet potential collaborators and service providers. That makes the programme relevant to both established businesses and people considering their first startup.
It also gives local service providers, mentors and investors a concentrated opportunity to meet emerging founders and understand new products being developed in the region.
Why it matters
ISBACON 2026 adds a strong business and entrepreneurship focus to this week’s Tricity event calendar. Bringing founders, investors and ecosystem organisations together can create new connections for startups while strengthening Mohali’s profile as an emerging technology and innovation hub.
