Madurai Agribusiness Incubation Forum (MABIF)

Madurai Agribusiness Incubation Forum (MABIF) is a Section 8 not-for-profit company incorporated on May 9, 2018, jointly promoted by NABARD (National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development) and Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU). Located at the Agricultural College & Research Institute, TNAU Madurai Campus, MABIF is a premier agribusiness incubation platform serving Southern Tamil Nadu.

Mission

MABIF envisions becoming the first seamlessly integrated agribusiness incubator with network linkages to the food value chain, positioning South Tamil Nadu as a leader in India's food processing sector.

Programs and Funding

MABIF offers structured incubation programs, seed funding (grants and loans at competitive interest rates), and mentorship for startups across agriculture, horticulture, dairy, fisheries, food processing, and related domains. It assists startups in obtaining FSSAI certification, export codes, and product barcodes. Seed fund grants are available up to ₹25 lakhs.

Impact

MABIF has supported 535+ startups, onboarded 554 Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs), and engaged 60+ individual farmers. Over 70,000 farmers and 25,000 students have visited MABIF's facilities. The centre offers 30 office spaces, affordable rental solutions, and 20+ food processing lines.

Infrastructure

Dedicated office spaces for 30+ companies, extensive food processing infrastructure, and strong linkages with NABARD's network of FPOs and agri-enterprises.