1. PartnersCreatingOpportunitiesforStakeholders Our network at your serviceICRISAT - ABILead Centre AAUThe International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) Agri-Business Incubator, ICRISAT, Hyderabadis a non-profit, apolitical international organization that is devoted to science-based agricultural development. It belongs to the Alliance of Centers of theConsultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR). AgriBAU Northern region 1. Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), New Delhi Agri BusinessesBusiness Incubator is a public private partnership initiative of ICRISAT, in partnership with2. Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI), Izatnagarto take off... 3 3. CCS Haryana Agricultural University (CCSHAU), HisarNational Science and Technology Entrepreneurship Development Board (NSTEDB) ofDepartment of Science and Technology, Government of India. ABI is the place where the1 CIFT2 Southern regionprocess of starting agri-business ventures is catelysed. This is achieved by supportingentrepreneurs with agri-technology, consultancy and networking. The incubator4. Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU), Coimbatoremaximizes success and minimizes risk by offering the best opportunity. 10 7 5. Central Institute of Fisheries Technology (CIFT), Cochin 6 CIRCOT8ICAR Central RegionThe Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) is an autonomous96. Jawaharlal Nehru Krishi Vishwa Vidyalaya, (JNKVV), Jabalpurorganization under the Department of Agricultural Research and Education, Lead Centre 7. Birsa Agricultural University (BAU), RanchiMinistry of Agriculture, Government of India. The Council is the apex body for HAU Eastern Regioncoordinating, guiding and managing research and education in agriculture 8. National Institute of Research on Jute & Allied Fibreincluding horticulture, fisheries and animal sciences in the entire country. With 97 ICAR 4Technology (NIRJAFT), Kolkatainstitutes and 45 agricultural universities spread across the country this is one of the largest IARInational agricultural systems in world. 5 Western region 9. Central Institute for Research on Cotton Technology NAIP IVRI(CIRCOT), Mumbai National Agricultural Innovation Project (NAIP) is a World-Bank aided project 10. Anand Agricultural University (AAU), Anand of ICAR to provide technological support to farmers through development of new strategies, technologies and innovative solutions to address the changing agricultural environment. ICAR through NAIP aims to develop theJNKVV artbeat.inR&D system to find new ways of doing business in agriculture and allied fields to achievethe objectives of increased productivity, poverty alleviation, and nutritional, livelihood andincome security NIRJAFTNI BIAgri-Business IncubatorNI BITNAU Network of Network of International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Troppics Indian Agri-Business Patancheru, Andhra Pradesh 502 324. INDIA Indian Agri-Business IncubatorsPhone: +91 40 3071 3417; Fax: +91 40 3071 3074 IncubatorsCreating opportunity through Agri-Business IncubationEmail: k.sharma@cgiar.org | website: www.niabi.inCreating opportunity through Agri-Business Incubation

2. How we do? Mission of NABIN Benefits for entrepreneurs &Focus sectorsinnovators: To enhance agri-business development and impacts ? AgricultureInfrastructure on agriculture through co-business incubation? One-stop solution for entrepreneursWho are we?? Horticulture? Creating a databank of indigenous agro-technologies through co-business incubationThe National Agricultural Innovation Project (NAIP) initiative successful and self-sustainable, NAIP hasfor commercialization from ICAR, SAUs, CSIR etc.? Veterinaryof Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) has entrusted ABI-ICRISAT with the responsibility of? Support and services coveringset up around 10 Business Planning & Developmenthandholding and mentoring these BPDs through? Identifying international agro-technologies suitableagriculture and allied sectors? Fisheries(BPDs) units in its research institutes and State funded project. This initiative and network will be for the Indian context? Regional presence as reach-out? DairyAgriculture Universities (SAUs).called Network of Indian Agri-Business Incubators? Creating a networking platform for agri-businessmen strategy(NIABI).? Agri-EngineeringBPDs are essentially business incubation centresand mentors ? Pool of Commercialisable technologiesdesigned for agricultural sector. These centers NIABI would build synergy nationally and help ? Cotton and Jutepromote agriprenuers with the help of the vast R&Dfacilitate commercialization of innovative agro-? Generating an opportunity to facilitate funding to? Mentoring, support and access totechnologiesfacilities and knowledge. In order to make this technologies through agri-business developmentstart-up agri-businessinfrastructure facilitiesthus benefitting the framers.Process ? Technology and consultancy? Capacity Building / training programme of BI? R&D Labs and office space withWhat we do? managers on new initiatives and approaches in agri- built-in facilitiesbusiness incubationFacilitate successful establishment of Facilitate and support innovations in agri-? Access to high-end equipmentsBPD/Agri-business incubators through technologies through agri-business development ? Mentoring and guidance of BIs through direct visitscoordinated efforts and synchronized activitiesto benefit farmers and annual meetings ? Conference and meeting roomsBusiness Incubation through streamlinedFocus on strengthening of regional agri- ? Promotion of agri-business incubation/nationally? Facilitate fundingsystemsentrepreneurial ecosystemthrough co-business incubation? Capacity buildingBuild synergy nationally, creating momentumGenerate effective marketing programmes andOutcometo set up Network of Indian Agri-businessservices to clients? Facilitate business of agri start-ups and incubates byIncubators (NIABI) as a premier network for Facilitate self-sustainability and success of BPD/BI participation in local and international exhibitionsagri-businesses Impact farm livelihoods through products and ? Seminar on best practices to start-up agri-businessIncrease commercialization of technologies services of incubatees through video conference / web castingfrom the agri-institutes? Facilitating soft-landing support? Network of Indian agri-Business Incubators (NIABI)? Annual Incubator/Incubatee awardsBe a part of the agri-business incubation movement