What We Offer
Business Incubation : Offering mentorship, business planning, brand building and technical advisory to turn innovative ideas or prototype into viable businesses.
Technical Support : Providing access to advanced technology, and expertise in citrus nursery, cultivation, processing and allied aspects for successful agribusiness venture.
Training and Workshops : Conducting regular capacity building programs, workshops, entrepreneurship development programmes on the latest technologies and practices in citriculture.
Infrastructure : State-of-the-art facilities, including pilot processing plants, to support product development and business operations.
Funding Facilitation : Assisting the incubates in the development and/or improvement of business plans, pitch preparation, and project presentation to attract grants, seed funders, angel investors, or venture capitalists.
IP Management : Helping incubates in the protection of intellectual property issues if any arise during the period of incubation at ICAR-CCRI.
Why CitriHub
Expert Guidance : Leverage the knowledge and experience of scientists and experts.
Cutting-edge Technology : Access to the latest research and innovations in citriculture.
Comprehensive Support : From idea validation to commercialization, receive end-to-end support throughout your citripreneurial journey.
Networking Opportunities : Connect with a vibrant community of citripreneurs, other incubators, investors, and industry stakeholders.
Who Can Apply
• Startups and Agripreneurs: Those with innovative business ideas or prototypes looking to scale up their existing ventures or enter the citrus-based agribusiness sector.
• Aspiring Citripreneurs: Individuals seeking to adopt modern technologies in citrus nursery management, cultivation, processing, and value addition to launch a citrus-based business.
• SHGs and FPOs/FPCs: Groups interested in developing social entrepreneurship initiatives centered around citrus-based products and services.