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ITM-ABI
Institute Technology Management – Agribusiness Incubation Unit

Accelerating Agribusiness Innovation

The Institute Technology Management–Agri Business Incubator (ITM-ABI) of IISR promotes innovation and entrepreneurship in the spices sector through technology development, commercialization, and end-to-end startup support.

We support entrepreneurs and enterprises across the spices value chain with access to facilities, expert guidance, and market-focused pathways that help convert ideas into sustainable ventures.

  • Access to agro-technologies, infrastructure, and processing facilities.
  • Capacity building, handholding support, and mentoring.
  • Technology transfer, product development, and commercialization support.
  • Market linkage guidance and assistance for sustainable business growth.

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Entrepreneurship Development Programme on Value Addition in Fruits and Vegetables
Entrepreneurship Development Programme on Value Addition in Fruits and Vegetables

The programme held on 29-30 October 2024 at ICAR-Indian Institute of Spices Research, Kozhikode! This program was organized under the Agribusiness Incubator (ABI) initiative, providing hands-on support to aspiring agri-e...

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RISE UP 2.0 Startup Conclave
RISE UP 2.0 Startup Conclave

Resourcing Innovations in Sustainable Enterprises- RISE UP 2.0 Startup Conclave, from February 19-21, 2025, bringing together entrepreneurs, students, and industry stakeholders to foster collaboration in the agriculture...

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Entrepreneurship Awareness Programme with MSME DFO
Entrepreneurship Awareness Programme with MSME DFO

The Agribusiness Incubator at ICAR-Indian Institute of Spices Research, in collaboration with MSME DFO Thrissur, organized an inspiring session for aspiring entrepreneurs on 12.12.2024 at ICAR- IISR, Kozhikode. Highligh...

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Orientation Programme for student Start ups
Orientation Programme for student Start ups

The Agribusiness Incubator, ICAR-IISR, successfully concluded its Orientation Programme on Startups and Innovation, featuring four expert-led sessions on startup schemes, incubation facilities, and Intellectual Property...

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Entrepreneurship Development Programme on value addition in Mushrooms
Entrepreneurship Development Programme on value addition in Mushrooms

Agri Business Incubator, ICAR- Indian Institute of Spices Research organized two-day Entrepreneurship Development Program on “Value Addition in Mushroom”. This event aimed to support small scale entrepreneurs and mushroo...

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