About ABI
Agri Business Incubation Centre (ABIC) is hosted at ICAR-Directorate of Cashew Research, Puttur, Karnataka and supported by Intellectual Property and Technology Management, Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), New Delhi. Incubator is recognized as “Technology-led and Knowledge- Driven Enterprise” as it aids in speedy commercialization of innovations and research outputs. This ABIC provide the effective platform to promote Agri - Business and Entrepreneurship Developments in cashew ecosystem with the concept of growth through innovation, upgradation of technology and skill development. It is envisaged to support early Start-ups / Young Entrepreneur / Individuals with innovative ideas in the field of cashew, which holds significant potential for enterprise creation. At ICAR-DCR, ABIC is dedicated to empowering cashew entrepreneurs to leave a lasting mark on the cashew market. Our remarkable services, expert guidance, and comprehensive incubation environment make us the perfect partner for turning your ideas into successful businesses.
Scope of ABI
- Support start-ups through mentorship, technical & scientific knowledge and by providing resources.
- Encourage and promote Entrepreneurship.
- Promoting Agri-business through commercializable technologies developed at ICAR-DCR, Puttur, Karnataka.
Activities
- Creating technology awareness through business meetings and exhibitions.
- Facilitating skill development through training programs and Entrepreneurship Development Programs (EDP).
- Providing ABI workshop facilities for raw cashew nut, cashew apple, cashew kernels processing and Profiling of bioactive components for Incubatees.