Agri-Business Incubation Centre

Established in May 2013, the centre operates under the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) and was created through the National Agriculture Innovation Fund (NAIF). It offers technology commercialization and incubation through 'On-site incubation' and 'Off-site incubation' models, as well as specialized incubation like 'Mushroom Incubation'. Services include business mentoring, patent search and filing, assistance in writing bankable proposals, market introductions, and regulatory guidance. Focus areas include various crop cultivars, crop nutrition and protection technologies, post-harvest technologies, farm implements, mushroom production, and biotechnology. Membership categories for incubatees range from start-up individuals (Rs. 2,000/annum) to multinational companies (Rs. 50,000/annum), with a refundable caution deposit. On-site incubation can last up to one year, with rental charges of Rs. 15,000/month (including lab, equipment, scientific service, and production rentals) and a 5% commission on sales through ICAR-IIHR ATIC. Mushroom incubatees must be trainees of ICAR-IIHR on Mushroom Production, pay Rs. 5,000/annum membership, and a Rs. 10,000 caution deposit; rental fees vary based on services chosen (sterilization/inoculation only or with incubation space).