Agri-Business Incubation (ABI) Centre
A programme by ICAR-Indian Institute of Agricultural Biotechnology (IIAB), Ranchi
Physical, technical, business and networking support for agri-entrepreneurs, with mentoring during incubation at the institute.
At a glance
| Best for | Agri-entrepreneurs and enterprises with an agriculture-based product, technology or business idea |
|---|---|
| Format | In person |
About Agri-Business Incubation (ABI) Centre
The Agri-Business Incubation Centre at ICAR-IIAB, Ranchi, supports people and enterprises building businesses around agriculture. It was launched under the National Agricultural Innovation Fund (NAIF, Component II) scheme of ICAR.
What you get
- Mentoring from ideation through product or prototype development and pilot testing
- Help with business plans, pitch preparation and linkages to funding agencies
- Support with intellectual property, including patent and trademark filing
- Access to the institute's laboratories and farm infrastructure for hands-on training
Who can apply
- People with innovative ideas in agricultural production and utilization
- People who want to start an enterprise on existing agricultural technologies
- Entrepreneurs already running a business who want to refine or add value to their products
- Enterprises adding new ventures in agricultural production or use
How selection works: application, then an interview or video conference with the ABI committee and mentors, committee recommendation, approval by the competent authority, and a letter of admission.
How to apply: use the application form linked from the centre's page on the institute website.
Where to apply
Everything about ICAR-Indian Institute of Agricultural Biotechnology (IIAB), Ranchi