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AGRI BUSINESS INCUBATION FOUNDATION
IIT KHARAGPUR

Our Story

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The Agricultural and Food Engineering (AgFE) Department of the IIT Kharagpur is hosting the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD)-funded Agri Business Incubation Foundation IIT Kharagpur (ABIF IIT Kharagpur), a section-8 company incorporated under the Companies act, 2013 on February 20, 2021, mandated to incubate innovative ideas in the agriculture, rural development, and allied domain for creating entrepreneurs.
As a pioneering initiative, we are committed to nurturing innovation and entrepreneurship in the sectors of agriculture and rural development. Our Foundation serves as a dynamic platform for aspiring entrepreneurs, providing them with state-of-the-art facilities, expert mentorship, and access to a vibrant network of industry leaders and investors. We are driven by a passion for sustainable agricultural practices and the desire to revolutionize farming techniques through cutting-edge technology. Together, we aim to address global agricultural challenges, promote rural prosperity, and create a lasting impact on food security. Join us in shaping the future of agriculture!

Our Footprint

Driving Agriculture Innovation at Scale

ABIF IIT Kharagpur by the numbers—measuring our active contribution to the agritech startup ecosystem and rural economy.

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21,129

Farmers Impacted

Facilitating training, market links, and technology adoption.

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1,586

Employment Generated

Creating new employment avenues in rural & tech sectors.

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140

Incubatees Enrolled

Guiding innovators from proof-of-concept to pilot launch.

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42

Startups Graduated

Releasing market-ready ventures into the national economy.

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28

IP Registered

Securing patents, copyrights, and designs for novel research.

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20

Externally Funded

Enabling commercial capital access and seed grants.

Organogram and Major Stakeholders

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