We are pleased to share that Prof. Madan Kumar Jha, Director – ABIF IIT Kharagpur and Head of the Department of Agricultural & Food Engineering, IIT Kharagpur, has been awarded the ISAE Gold Medal 2025, the highest honour of the Indian Society of Agricultural Engineers, during the 59th Annual Convention held in Bhopal. This recognition highlights his outstanding contributions to water resources engineering, agricultural hydrology, and his leadership in advancing agricultural engineering and innovation. We extend our heartfelt congratulations to Prof. Jha on this distinguished achievement. #ABIFIITKharagpur #IITKharagpur #ISAE #AcademicExcellence #Leadership #AgriculturalEngineering #Hydrology #WaterResources #ProudMoment
Agri Business Incubation Foundation IIT Kharagpur
Business Consulting and Services
IIT Kharagpur Campus, West Midnapore, West Bengal 2,189 followers
Committed to nurture innovation and entrepreneurship in agriculture and allied sectors.
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The Agricultural and Food Engineering (AgFE) Department of the IIT Kharagpur – the only department of its kind in the country’s IIT system is hosting the NABARD-funded Agri Business Incubation Foundation (ABIF) for promotion of agri business. The ABIF, being registered as a Section-8 Company within IIT Kharagpur, is mandated to incubate innovative ideas in agriculture and food technology domain for creating Agripreneures. It develops, demonstrates and transfers low-cost technologies for sustainable development of agricultural and rural communities. The Foundation expects to conduct hands-on training, workshops, and seminars for capacity building of farmers and rural youths. It is expected that the region’s agriculture will get a boost through action-oriented research including climate change impact assessment and adaptation, value addition, market-linkage, and risk management. The Foundation offers training, incubation support and mentorship to the important agricultural domains, namely, farm mechanization, soil technology and testing, food processing and packaging, agricultural biotechnology, irrigation, and water management etc. The Foundation strives to promote technical and management excellence for incubating novel ideas in the field of agriculture and rural development.
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- IIT Kharagpur Campus, West Midnapore, West Bengal
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IIT Kharagpur Campus, West Midnapore, West Bengal 721212, IN
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Deadline Extended! Apply by Aug 31, 2025 This Independence Month, let’s power a self-reliant & sustainable future for our farmers. Bring your innovations in sustainable farming, soil health, pest management, water solutions, and livelihood development to life! Grants, expert mentorship & networking await winners. Turn ideas into action. Build a future where farmers & communities thrive. 🔗 Apply now: 📩 gbin@switchon.org.in | 📞 7596033687 AgHub - Agri-Innovation Hub of PJTSAU • T-Hub • Assam Startup • AIC CCRI CED • TIDES, IIT Roorkee • Shiv Nadar University - Atal Incubation Centre • Society for Innovation & Entrepreneurship -SINE IIT Bombay • Agri Business Incubation Foundation IIT Kharagpur • North East Agriculture Technology Entrepreneurs Hub (NeateHub) • Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana • Vignan Technology Business Incubator • (AFBIC) AGRI FOOD BUSINESS INCUBATION CENTRE • Digital Impact Square, A TCS Foundation Initiative • WASSANIndia • Agroecology Fund • ThinkAg • Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India • Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Government of India • Startup India • Invest India • Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Government of India • NSRCEL • Pusa Krishi, ICAR- IARI • Revitalising Rainfed Agriculture Network • India Climate Collaborative • SwitchON Foundation (Environment Conservation Society) • EarthON Foundation USA CSJM Innovation Foundation PIEDS : Pilani Innovation & Entrepreneurship Development Society, BITS Pilani #SustainAgriChallenge #Greenovation2025 #AgriInnovation #FutureOfFarming #Startups #NGOs #AgTech #RegenerativeAgriculture #soiltosolution [ Greenovation, Sustain Agri Challenge, Agri Innovation, Self-Reliant India, Farmers First, Sustainable Farming, Soil Health, Water Management, Pest Management ]
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🌱 Working on something that helps farmers or the planet? We at ABIF IIT Kharagpur are excited to support the #Greenovation SustainAgri Challenge by EarthON Foundation USA & SwitchON Foundation (Environment Conservation Society). If you're building real solutions — like soil sensors, climate-smart seeds, or water-saving tools — this is for you. 👉 Apply now: https://lnkd.in/gyaP9x9q Let’s grow what truly matters. #Greenovation #SustainAgri #FarmTech #ABIFIITKharagpur #Startup #NGO #AgriInnovation #ClimateAction #SoilHealth #Sustainability
If you are building a solution that helps farmers grow smarter, adapt to shifts, and restore the land — this is for YOU. The #Greenovation SustainAgri Challenge by EarthON Foundation USA and SwitchON Foundation (Environment Conservation Society) is now open. We are inviting startups with scalable tech and NGOs with proven models to apply. Whether it’s a drought-resilient seed, a soil sensor, or a community-led water solution — your idea could be what farming needs next. If your work is real, tested, and ready to grow, apply today: https://lnkd.in/gyaP9x9q AgHub - Agri-Innovation Hub of PJTSAU • T-Hub • Assam Startup • AIC CCRI CED • TIDES, IIT Roorkee • PIEDS : Pilani Innovation & Entrepreneurship Development Society, BITS Pilani • Shiv Nadar University - Atal Incubation Centre • Society for Innovation & Entrepreneurship -SINE IIT Bombay • Agri Business Incubation Foundation IIT Kharagpur • Assam Agricultural University • Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana • Vignan Technology Business Incubator • (AFBIC) AGRI FOOD BUSINESS INCUBATION CENTRE • Digital Impact Square, A TCS Foundation Initiative • WASSANIndia • Agroecology Fund • ThinkAg • Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India • Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Government of India • Startup India • Invest India • Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Government of India • Revitalising Rainfed Agriculture Network • India Climate Collaborative Greenovation Hub #GreenovationChallenge #SwitchON #SustainAgri #Agriculture #Greenovation #SoilHealth #EarthON #Challenge #Sustainabilty #Livestock #Startup #NGO
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Insightful leadership lessons incoming! 🚀 Looking forward to hearing Dr. Partha DeSarkar at the upcoming talk hosted by the Partha Ghosh Academy of Leadership, IIT Kharagpur. A must-attend for anyone building towards impact, scale, and sustainability. #LeadershipTalk #StartupToUnicorn #IITKharagpur #ABIFIITKGP #InnovationLeadership
Join us for an inspiring Online Leadership Talk! Partha Ghosh Academy of Leadership at Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur is excited to host Dr. Partha DeSarkar, Group CEO of Hinduja Global Solutions (HGS) & Executive Director on the HGS Board, for a powerful session on: "Vision and Execution: The Journey to Build an Indian Start-Up to a Unicorn." 🗓️ Date: May 30, 2025 🕢 Time: 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM IST 🌐 Platform: MS Teams 🔗 Register Now: https://lnkd.in/gjJaXnrH Dr. DeSarkar will share his leadership insights on: + Scaling a startup to unicorn status + The importance of strategic vision and execution + Leading through uncertainty and inspiring teams + Resilience, decision-making, and human-centered leadership With over 25 years of experience across global organizations like Deloitte, GE Capital, and Bank of America and academic credentials from IIT Madras, IIM Bangalore, and IIT Delhi; Dr. DeSarkar brings a wealth of knowledge and real-world wisdom. Learn from a seasoned leader who’s been at the helm of building a global success story. MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, GOVERNMENT OF INDIA #iitkharagpur #IITKGP #LeadershipTalk #ACADEMYOFLEADERSHIP #StartupSuccess #VisionToReality #Strategy #inspiration #startup #unicorn
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