Punjab Agri Business Incubator (PABI), Punjab Agricultural University
Punjab Agricultural University (PAU)
RKVY-RAFTAAR agri-business incubator at Punjab Agricultural University — grants up to ₹25 lakhs for agri startups.
Punjab Agri Business Incubator (PABI), Punjab Agricultural University at a glance
| Part of | Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) |
|---|---|
| Established | 2019 |
| Address | Ludhiana, Punjab, India |
| Programmes | 2 standing programmes |
| Official website | paupabiraftaar.co.in |
Programs by Punjab Agri Business Incubator (PABI), Punjab Agricultural University
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Programmes they run
Standing programmes at Punjab Agri Business Incubator (PABI), Punjab Agricultural University, separate from the funding calls above.
Uddam
Grant schemeAgripreneurship Orientation Programme offering Grant-in-aid opportunity for upto 5 Lakhs for developing prototypes.
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Aimed at providing an opportunity to Students, Youth and Smart Farmers, Women or anyone having an innovative idea. The programme offers Grant-in-aid opportunity for upto 5 Lakhs upon selection which will have to be used by entrepreneurs to transform their innovative ideas to a prototype in the form of products / services/ processes/ business platforms or models etc.
Udaan
IncubationIncubation Programme offering 2 month workshop, Mentorship, and Grant-in-aid opportunity for upto Rs. 25 Lakhs.
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Aimed at providing support to the Start-ups having innovative minimum viable products / services / business processes or models that are ready for commercialization. The programme offers 2 month workshop, Mentorship, and Grant-in-aid opportunity for upto Rs. 25 Lakhs and facilitation support.
Incubation tracks
The routes into Punjab Agri Business Incubator (PABI), Punjab Agricultural University, and what each one includes.
| Track | Type | Space | Includes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uddam - Agripreneurship Orientation ProgrammeAimed at providing an opportunity to Students, Youth and Smart Farmers, Women or anyone having an innovative idea. Offers Grant-in-aid opportunity for upto 5 Lakhs upon selection which will have to be used by entrepreneurs to transform their innovative ideas to a prototype in the form of products / services/ processes/ business platforms or models etc. | Pre-incubation | — | — |
| Udaan - Incubation ProgrammeAimed at providing support to the Start-ups having innovative minimum viable products / services / business processes or models that are ready for commercialization. The programme offers 2 month workshop, Mentorship, and Grant-in-aid opportunity for upto Rs. 25 Lakhs and facilitation support. | Resident incubation | — | workshop, mentorship, facilitation support |
Support services
Help offered alongside funding and space.
Recognitions & empanelments
Official approvals this incubator holds.
About Punjab Agri Business Incubator (PABI), Punjab Agricultural University
Punjab Agri Business Incubator (PABI) is an agribusiness incubator established in March 2019 at Punjab Agricultural University (PAU), Ludhiana, under the Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY-RAFTAAR) scheme of the Government of India.
Programs
UDDAM Program: An Agripreneurship Orientation Programme for students, youth, farmers, and women with innovative ideas. Offers grant-in-aid of up to ₹5 lakhs upon selection.
UDAAN Program: An Incubation Programme for startups with minimum viable products or services ready for commercialization. Includes a 2-month workshop, mentorship, and grant-in-aid of up to ₹25 lakhs.
Focus
PABI focuses on agricultural innovation, agritech, food processing, horticulture, dairy, and allied agri-sectors. It leverages PAU's deep agricultural research heritage to support founders in developing market-ready solutions for India's farming ecosystem.
Contact
Email: pabi@pau.edu | Phone: +91 161 240 1960
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Frequently asked questions about Punjab Agri Business Incubator (PABI), Punjab Agricultural University
What does Punjab Agri Business Incubator (PABI), Punjab Agricultural University do?
Punjab Agri Business Incubator (PABI) is an agribusiness incubator established in March 2019 at Punjab Agricultural University (PAU), Ludhiana, under the Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY-RAFTAAR) scheme of the Government of India.
Where is Punjab Agri Business Incubator (PABI), Punjab Agricultural University located?
Punjab Agri Business Incubator (PABI), Punjab Agricultural University is based in Ludhiana, Punjab, India.
What programs does Punjab Agri Business Incubator (PABI), Punjab Agricultural University run?
Punjab Agri Business Incubator (PABI), Punjab Agricultural University runs Uddam and Udaan.
What sectors does Punjab Agri Business Incubator (PABI), Punjab Agricultural University support?
Punjab Agri Business Incubator (PABI), Punjab Agricultural University works with startups in Agritech, Food & Beverage and Rural Tech.
What stage of startup does Punjab Agri Business Incubator (PABI), Punjab Agricultural University support?
Punjab Agri Business Incubator (PABI), Punjab Agricultural University supports startups at the Ideation, Validation and Early Revenue stages.
Is Punjab Agri Business Incubator (PABI), Punjab Agricultural University government recognised?
Punjab Agri Business Incubator (PABI), Punjab Agricultural University holds the following recognitions and affiliations: RKVY-RAFTAAR and RKVY-RAFTAAR.
When was Punjab Agri Business Incubator (PABI), Punjab Agricultural University founded?
Punjab Agri Business Incubator (PABI), Punjab Agricultural University was founded in 2019. It operates as a government.
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