INNOVATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP FEDERATION OF CCS NIAM
CIN: U88900RJ2023NPL091289
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About IEF of CCS NIAM
The Innovation and Entrepreneurship Federation (IEF) of CCS NIAM is a Knowledge Partner for the implementation of Innovation and Agri-entrepreneurship programme under Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana – Remunerative Approaches for Agriculture and Allied Sector Rejuvenation (RKVY-RAFTAAR) of the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Government of India.
As a driving force in agricultural innovation and entrepreneurship, IEF has successfully:
- Incubated over 800 startups, empowering them with strategic mentorship and industry connections.
- Facilitated grant-in-aid recommendations for 300+ startups, fostering their growth and scalability.
- Enabled funding worth ₹39+ Crores, accelerating agribusiness ventures.
- Generated over 150 Intellectual Properties (IPs), contributing to technological advancements.
- Developed and commercialized more than 600 innovative products and services in collaboration with our partner R-ABIs.
Committed to transforming the agricultural landscape, IEF operates from its headquarters at CCS National Institute of Agricultural Marketing (CCS NIAM), Bambala, Kota Road, Jaipur – 302033. Through our continued efforts, we strive to create a sustainable, technology-driven future for India's agricultural ecosystem.
Board of Directors
FAIZ AHMED KIDWAI, IAS
Chairman, BoD IEF of CCS NIAM, Additional Secretary (Marketing), Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, GoI, and DG of CCS NIAM
VILAS VISHNU SHINDE
Founder of Sahyadri Farms
AJIT PANDURANG RANGNEKAR
DG, RICH and former Dean of Indian School of Business (ISB), Hyderabad
VINEET CHANDRA RAI
Founder of Aavishkaar Group
HEMENDRA MATHUR
Co-founder of ThinkAg and Chairman of FICCI's Taskforce for Agritech Startups
RAVI KUMAR GOYAL
COO and Director IEF of CCS NIAMIncubation Support
At IEF of CCS NIAM, we provide comprehensive incubation support to empower startups in the agricultural and allied sectors. Our goal is to nurture innovation, accelerate growth, and enhance the commercial viability of agribusiness ventures.
Our incubation support includes:
- Branding & PR – Enhancing visibility and market positioning.
- Business & Financial Model Development – Structuring sustainable and scalable business strategies.
- Business Coaching, Training & Mentoring – Providing expert guidance to refine business ideas and strategies.
- Funding – Facilitating access to grants, investments, and financial resources.
- Infrastructure Support – Offering state-of-the-art facilities for research, development, and operations.
- Intellectual Property Development – Assisting in patent filing, trademarks, and protecting innovations.
- Networking & Investor Connect – Linking startups with industry leaders, mentors, and potential investors.
- Pitch Deck Preparation – Crafting compelling presentations for funding and partnerships.
- Technology Commercialization & Pilot Support – Enabling market-ready innovations through validation and scaling.
Through this structured support system, IEF of CCS NIAM ensures that startups receive the necessary resources, mentorship, and market access to succeed in the evolving agri-business ecosystem.