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NaaViC, ICAR-NIVEDI

ICAR-NIVEDI

Bengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaEst. 2019

Veterinary and animal science startup incubator at ICAR-NIVEDI, Bengaluru — supported by RKVY-RAFTAAR and DST.

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NaaViC, ICAR-NIVEDI at a glance

Part ofICAR-NIVEDI
Established2019
AddressBengaluru, Karnataka, India
Programmes5 standing programmes
Official websitenaavic.org

Programs by NaaViC, ICAR-NIVEDI

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Past programs

Programmes they run

Standing programmes at NaaViC, ICAR-NIVEDI, separate from the funding calls above.

NEO: Nurturing Entrepreneurs through Orientation

Incubation

Offers Grant in-aid upto Rs.5 lacs, Internships Opportunities with successful Start-ups, 40 hours of specialized training program, and Mentorship by Industry experts.

What you get, who can apply and how to apply

Aspiring dreamers, Youths, Research Scholars having the zeal to build the next big things are welcome to work on their innovative ideas and take them to prototype. Salient Features To nurture potential agripreneurs by providing training cum internship with other startups to provide them practical, technical and business insights To create a pipeline of agripreneurs for incubators Pursuing entrepreneurship related to innovative ideas an exciting career opportunity.

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NEST: Nurturing Entrepreneurs with Sustainable Technologies

Incubation

Offers Grant in-aid upto Rs.25 lacs, 6 week Incubation Training, Mentorship by Industry experts, and Technical Business Support.

What you get, who can apply and how to apply

Ambitious Agri Startups which works towards innovation and improvement of product and services focusing on employment generation and wealth creation from a scalable business model. Salient Features To ensure seed support to deserving incubates. To enable translation of minimum viable product (MVP) to marketable stage and scale up the product and business. To provide a platform for faster experimentation and modification in their approaches or minimum viable product (MVP) based on innovative solutions/ processes / products/ services/ business models etc. for scaling up their business.

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NEXUS Pre-incubation Program

Incubation

For early stage startups focusing on innovation, nurtures and empowers early stage startups by providing them with the support, resources and guidance needed to navigate the challenging journey from idea to successful business venture.

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NOVABEE Incubation Support

Incubation

For small business and micro enterprises to initiate the business.

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NU-ZEN Entrepreneurial Support

Fellowship

For aspiring student innovators.

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Incubation tracks

NaaViC, ICAR-NIVEDI runs a virtual track, so you can join without relocating.

TrackTypeSpaceIncludes
NOVICE Physical Incubation SpaceSprawling 5000 sq. Ft of area inside the ICAR-NIVEDI campus for Incubation activities.Resident incubation5000 sq ftfostering innovation, collaboration, mentorship, resources for startup development and growth
NOVICE Virtual Incubation SpaceVirtual incubation—fostering innovation, collaboration, mentorship, resources for startup development and growth

Labs & facilities

Equipment and space on campus.

Incubation facility

Disease informatics Lab

Access via NIVEDI

Bio safety Lab(BSL2+)

Access via NIVEDI

Spatial Epideomiology & Bio-informatics Lab

Access via NIVEDI

Support services

Help offered alongside funding and space.

IP & patentsRegulatory supportBusiness advisoryMarket accessLegal & finance

About NaaViC, ICAR-NIVEDI

NaaViC (National Agribusiness and Veterinary Innovation Centre) is India's leading incubator specializing in animal science and veterinary services, established in 2019 at the ICAR-National Institute of Veterinary Epidemiology and Disease Informatics (ICAR-NIVEDI), Bengaluru.

Specialization

NaaViC is one of the few incubators in India with a dedicated focus on veterinary entrepreneurship, animal husbandry innovation, and livestock-related technology. It operates at the intersection of ICAR-NIVEDI's deep expertise in veterinary epidemiology, disease informatics, and AI-driven disease surveillance.

Support and Funding

NaaViC is supported by RKVY-RAFTAAR (Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana), ICAR-NAIF (National Agricultural Innovation Fund), and DST-TEDP (Technology Entrepreneurship Development Programme). It provides incubation support, mentoring, grant funding, and market linkages to animal science startups.

Context: ICAR-NIVEDI

ICAR-NIVEDI is a premier national institute focused on surveillance and monitoring of livestock diseases, animal health informatics, and epidemiology. It developed NADRES — an AI-enabled national animal disease referral and forewarning system covering 13 major economically important livestock diseases across all districts in India.

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Frequently asked questions about NaaViC, ICAR-NIVEDI

What does NaaViC, ICAR-NIVEDI do?

NaaViC (National Agribusiness and Veterinary Innovation Centre) is India's leading incubator specializing in animal science and veterinary services, established in 2019 at the ICAR-National Institute of Veterinary Epidemiology and Disease Informatics (ICAR-NIVEDI), Bengaluru.

Where is NaaViC, ICAR-NIVEDI located?

NaaViC, ICAR-NIVEDI is based in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.

What programs does NaaViC, ICAR-NIVEDI run?

NaaViC, ICAR-NIVEDI runs NEO: Nurturing Entrepreneurs through Orientation, NEST: Nurturing Entrepreneurs with Sustainable Technologies, NEXUS Pre-incubation Program and NOVABEE Incubation Support, among others.

What sectors does NaaViC, ICAR-NIVEDI support?

NaaViC, ICAR-NIVEDI works with startups in Agritech, Veterinary, Healthcare and Rural Tech.

What stage of startup does NaaViC, ICAR-NIVEDI support?

NaaViC, ICAR-NIVEDI supports startups at the Ideation and Validation stages.

What facilities does NaaViC, ICAR-NIVEDI offer?

NaaViC, ICAR-NIVEDI offers Incubation facility. Incubatees also get access to Disease informatics Lab, Bio safety Lab(BSL2+) and Spatial Epideomiology & Bio-informatics Lab through its host institution.

When was NaaViC, ICAR-NIVEDI founded?

NaaViC, ICAR-NIVEDI was founded in 2019. It operates as a government.