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Get to Know ICAR-Agri Business Incubation Centre

Objective

NAIF-ABIC is an incubation centre at ICAR-Central Institute of Agricultural Engineering, Bhopal. The main objective of the ICAR-CIAE Agri-Business Incubation centre [ABIC] is to promote entrepreneurship in the field of mechanized pre and post-production agriculture operations, leading to a startup ecosystem that helps in precision farming, minimizes drudgery, and adds value to the produce.

This is being done by nurturing the ideas of incubatees who are interested in translating their ideas into prototypes. Support is provided in the form of novel technology, leasing of institute incubation facilities including equipment, pilot-scale plants, laboratories, library, office rooms, and meeting/conference rooms.

Hand-holding is extended to facilitate incubatees to successfully set up their enterprise based on CIAE technologies. The technology-wise details and facilities are available in different ABI Units at CIAE-ABIC.

Mission

To foster innovation and entrepreneurship in the agri-business sector by providing comprehensive incubation support. Our focus is on empowering aspiring entrepreneurs to establish and grow sustainable agri-business enterprises that leverage CIAE-developed technologies.

Vision

We envision a future where our incubatees become pioneering leaders in the agri-business sector, delivering impactful solutions that enhance productivity, sustainability, and resilience in agriculture.

ICAR-ABIC Informational Flyer

Facilities Offered

Process Technologies for
New Food Products
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Pilot Plant
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Bakery Unit for variety of multi-nutrient
bakery Products
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Other Technologies/
Facilities
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Online Application

Procedure/Guidelines
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Technologies
at a Glance
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