Agri Business Incubation (ABIF IIT Kharagpur)
A programme by Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur
Physical incubation for agriculture and food-technology ventures from idea to proof of concept, open to outside founders.
At a glance
| Best for | Outside founders building agriculture and food-technology ventures |
|---|---|
| Stage | Idea – Prototype |
| Format | In person |
| Grant support | For selected startups. A place in the programme does not by itself guarantee a grant. |
| Run with | NABARD |
About Agri Business Incubation (ABIF IIT Kharagpur)
The Agri Business Incubation Foundation IIT Kharagpur (ABIF) supports ideas in agriculture and food technology, from idea to proof of concept. It is a NABARD-funded section 8 company, incorporated on February 20, 2021 and hosted at IIT Kharagpur's Agricultural and Food Engineering Department.
What you get
- Technology and business mentorship, and lab access at IIT Kharagpur
- Access to funding opportunities, including matching grant support
- Expert and corporate mentorship, and support with product development and testing
Who can apply
- Individuals, proprietary concerns, FPOs, OFPOs, partnerships and LLPs
- Entities registered under the Government of India or a state, at least 51% owned by Indian nationals, and incorporated within the last 10 years
- Ventures that have not already been incubated elsewhere
How to apply: Applications go through the form linked from the ABIF apply page. The incubation form was shown as closed when we checked, so confirm before you plan around it. Queries go to office@abif.iitkgp.ac.in.
The sources disagree on length. ABIF's homepage describes 3-year physical incubation, and its programme page says up to 12 months, delivered in milestones. Ask ABIF which applies to you.
Where to apply
Other Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur programmes
- MeitY SAMRIDH AcceleratorA 3-6 month acceleration programme for tech startups with a working prototype, with matching funding for selected startups.
- Innovation and Entrepreneurship Seed FundSeed funding for ventures started by IIT Kharagpur's students, faculty, staff and alumni. Outside founders cannot apply.