New Delhi, Oct 17 (KNN) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Agri Startup Conclave 2022 on October 17, 2022 in New Delhi which will conclude tomorrow.

The event will provide networking opportunities to startups and help them market their innovations in the agriculture sector.

It will also allow them to attract investments and pitch their ideas to potential investors.

According to a report by The Hindu five new business enterprises incubated under the Agribusiness Incubation Centre at the Central Institute of Fisheries Technology (CIFT), Kochi will be showcased at the conclave.

Among them, five entrepreneurs, who have successfully launched innovative business ventures using new technologies, were shortlisted and invited by the Department of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare to join the conclave and Kisan Sammelan in the capital.

The new entrepreneurs were guided by Leela Edwin, director, ICAR-CIFT, and George Ninan, Principal Investigator, Agri Business Incubation Centre.

Some of the startups chosen to join the meet are Bodina Naturals launched by Bobby Kizhakkethara, manufacturing seaweed-based herbal gargle with anti-viral/anti-bacterial actions; Zaara Biotech launched by Najeeb Bin Haneef, manufacturing algae and seaweed-based FMCG products etc.  (KNN Bureau)