December 2025

02.12.2025 - 40 farmers from the Department of Agricultural Marketing & Agri Business Department, Theni District, Uthamapalayam block  under the Support to State Extension Programmes for Extension Reform (ATMA) Scheme (SSEPERS) - State Level Farmers Training on "Digital Marketing Strategies for connecting buyers and sellers" visited TBI Incubatee Product Promotion Centre (TIPPC). They were exposed to various startup products. 

Mr.A.V.Gnanasambandam, MD & CEO, ABIS-TBI, TNAU, Coimbatore briefied the services offered and activities of ABIS-TBI to Farmers & FPO's

03.12.2025 - The Directorate of Extension Education, TNAU had conducted a Training programme jointly with IPL Foundation under the theme of "Orientation Training to IPL AGRANI-Interns" at the Directorate of Extension Education, TNAU, Coimbatore scheduled event from 02.12.2025 to 03.12.2025.

In this event, Mr.A.V.Gnanasambandam, MD&CEO, ABIS-TBI, TNAU, Coimbatore, offered one session to the trainees. The trainees were briefed on the services offered to Startups from ABIS-TBI on 03.12.2024 at TBI-TIPPC ,TNAU,Coimbatore.

04.12.2025 - 50 farmers from the Department of Agricultural Marketing & Agri Business Department, Tirunelveli District, Ambasamuthiram Block under the Support to State Extension Programmes for Extension Reform (ATMA) Scheme (SSEPERS) - State Level Farmers Training on "Post Harvest & Value Addition Technologies in Agri Crops" visited TBI Incubatee Product Promotion Centre (TIPPC).  They were exposed to various startup products. 

Mr.A.V.Gnanasambandam, Managing Director & CEO, ABIS-TBI, TNAU, Coimbatore briefied the services offered to Farmers & FPO's operated at ABIS-TBI.

06.12.2025 - Under the TNSDC – Naan Mudhalvan Finishing School Scheme, the Vetri Nichayam Skill Development Training Programme on “Garden Keeping & Landscaping” organized by ABIS–TBI, TNAU, Coimbatore was conducted from 30.10.2025 to 05.12.2025.

A total of 25 trainees actively participated in the programme and attended the training.

The programme commenced on 30.10.2025 and was completed on 05.12.2025. The evaluation for the trainees was successfully completed on 06.12.2025.

08.12.2025 - 25 No.s of IIIrd year Students from B.Tech, (FoT) with 3 faculty members from the Faculty of Agricultural Engineering & Technology, Professor Jayashankar Telangana Agricultural University, (PJTAU) Rajendranagar, Hyderabad visited ABIS-TBI, DABD,TNAU, Coimbatore.

Mr.A.V.Gnanasambandam, Managing Director & CEO, ABIS-TBI, TNAU, Coimbatore briefed the TBI programmes offered, facilities available at TIPPC to students. They were also exposed to various startup products.

09.12.2025 - Mrs. P. Jeyashree and Mrs. Karthika, Agriculture Officers from the Office of the Joint Director of Agriculture, Coimbatore, Government of Tamil Nadu, visited ABIS-TBI, TNAU, Coimbatore.

Sri.A.V.Gnanasambandam, MD & CEO, ABIS-TBI briefed the activities, facilities, programmes operated under ABIS-TBI, TNAU, Coimbatore.

11.12.2025 - 51 No's of Third Year Students from B.Sc (Hons) from the Dept.of Agricultural and Rural Management, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University visited ABIS-TBI, TNAU, Coimbatore.

Mr.A.V.Gnanasambandam, Managing Director & CEO ABIS,TBI,TNAU,Coimbatore briefed the TBI programmes offered, facilities available at TIPPC to students.They were also exposed to various startup products. 

12.12.2025 - The NIDHI-PRAYAS grant disbursement event for the NIDHI-PRAYASEES (Fund Cycle 2024-2025)

Dr.E.Somasundaram, Director (ABD), TNAU, Coimbatore & Secretary (ABIS) and Mr. A.V.Gnanasambandam, MD & CEO, ABIS-TBI disbursed the next tranche of the grant amount of Rs.3,00,000/- (Rupees Three Lakhs Only) each to the 7 NIDHI-PRAYASEES (Fund Cycle 2024-2025).

 Mr.S.Shanmugam of M/s.Manna Phyco Neoteriic LLP

Mr.P.M.Ramkumar of M/s.Sky Avairy Pvt Ltd

Mr.M.Nandhakumar of M/s.Garudan Unmanned System Pvt Ltd

Mr.P.Shanmugan of M/s.Konform Equipments Pvt Ltd

Mr.B.S.Bhishmaram of M/s.Razoday International Pvt Ltd

Mr.K.Kirubakaran of M/s.Aadhithya Heating and Cooling Systems

Mr.M.Saravanakumar of M/s.Parambhariya

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12.12.2025 - 53 No.s of Third year Students from B.Sc, (Hons) from the Dept.of Agricultural and Rural Management, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University,  Coimbatore visited ABIS-TBI, DABD, TNAU, Coimbatore.

Mr.A.V.Gnanasambandam, Managing Director & CEO ABIS-TBI, TNAU, Coimbatore briefed the TBI programmes offered, facilities available at TIPPC to students.

16.12.2025 - 104 No's of Third year Students from B.Sc (Hons) from the Dept.of Agricultural and Rural Management, Tamil Nadu Agriculutral University, Coimbatore visited ABIS-TBI, TIPPC, TNAU, Coimbatore.

Mr.A.V.Gnanasambandam, Managing Director & CEO ABIS-TBI,TNAU,Coimbatore briefed the TBI programmes offered. They were also exposed to TBI Start-Up Exhibition Hall and various startup products  available at TIPPC to students. 

18.12.2025 - The Department of Environmental Sciences, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore successfully conducted an offline training programme on “Entrepreneurship Development through Spirulina Production and Marketing Techniques” during 18th and 19th December, 2025. 

The inaugural session was held on 18th December, 2025 at 10.00 AM at Bharathiar University, Coimbatore. 

Sri.A.V.Gnanasambandam, Managing Director & CEO, ABIS–TBI, TNAU, Coimbatore delivered the inaugural address as the Chief Guest during the event.

19.12.2025 - The Association of Food Scientists & Technologists (India) [AFST (I)] organized its 31st Indian Convention of Food Scientists & Technologists (ICFoST) during 18th to 20th December, 2025 at the National Institute of Food Technology, Entrepreneurship and Management (NIFTEM), Thanjavur, with the focal theme “INDULGE – Innovation in Nutrition, Dietetics, Upcycling and Local Foods on Gastronomic Engineering.”

As part of the convention, Sri A.V.Gnanasambandam, Managing Director & CEO, ABIS–TBI, TNAU, Coimbatore, offered one session titled “Entrepreneurship Development & Funding Opportunities" as speaker on 19th December, 2025 between 11.00 AM and 12.30 PM at NIFTEM, Thanjavur.

19.12.2025 - Sri.A.V.Gnanasambandam, Managing Director & CEO, ABIS-TBI, TNAU, Coimbatore interacted with Dr.S.Shanmugasundaram, Registrar, NIFTEM-Thanjavur

during 31st Indian Convention of Food Scientists & Technologists(ICFoST) held at NIFTEM, Thanjavur.

19.12.2025 - Sri.A.V.Gnanasambandam, Managing Director & CEO, ABIS-TBI, TNAU, Coimbatore interacted with Dr. V. Palanimuthu, Director, NIFTEM-Thanjavur, during 31st Indian Convention of Food Scientists & Technologists(ICFoST) held at NIFTEM, Thanjavur.

19.12.2025 - Sri.A.V.Gnanasambandam, Managing Director & CEO, ABIS-TBI, TNAU, Coimbatore interacted with Dr.N.Venkatachalapathy, Dean - Research, Consultancy & International Relations NIFTEM-Thanjavur during 31st Indian Convention of Food Scientists & Technologists(ICFoST) held at NIFTEM, Thanjavur.

19.12.2025 - Sri.A.V.Gnanasambandam, Managing Director & CEO, ABIS-TBI, TNAU, Coimbatore interacted with Dr.Hema, Professor & Food Incubation, In-Charge, NIFTEM-Thanjavur, during 31st Indian Convention of Food Scientists & Technologists (ICFoST) held at NIFTEM, Thanjavur.

23.12.2025 - 33 No's of trainees from the "Mushroom and Spawn Production" training programme conducted by Department of Plant Pathology, TNAU, Coimbatore has visited ABIS-TBI,TIPPC,TNAU,Coimbatore.

Mr.A.V.Gnanasambandam, Managing Director & CEO ABIS-TBI,TNAU,Coimbatore briefed the TBI programmes offered. They were also exposed to TBI Start-Up Exhibition Hall and various startup products  available at TIPPC.

27.12.2025 - In connection with the "National Farmers Day 2025", ABIS-TBI and Dinamalar jointly organized the "Vellattum Velaanmai" Seminar & Exhibition from 09.00 AM to 5.00 PM at Ramakrishna Arts & Science College Auditorium, Nava India, Coimbatore.

The programme commenced with the inauguration with ribbon cutting of the TBI Startups Exhibition stalls by Thiru. Sanket Balwant Waghe, I.A.S., Additional Collector (Development), Coimbatore District followed by the lighting of the kuthuvilakku.

Lighting of the kuthuvilakku

The event witnessed participation from around 500 farmers, FPO representatives, start-ups and the general public, with 50 ABIS–TBI incubated start-ups showcasing their innovative agri and food-based products.

Expert technical sessions were delivered by eminent speakers including:

• Dr. E. Somasundaram, Director, ABD, DABD, TNAU – "Pesticide-Free Foods"

• Sri.A.V.Gnanasambandam, Managing Director & CEO, ABIS-TBI - "Opportunities in Agribusiness & Government Support Schemes"

• Dr. G. Amuthaselvi, TNAU – "Packaging Technologies for Food Products"

• Thiru. P. Shanmuga Shiva, DIC, Coimbatore – "DIC Schemes"

• Thiru. C. Thirumala Rao, NABARD – "NABARD Schemes"

• Tmt.P.Meenampigai, Department of Agriculture & Agribusiness - "Departmental Schemes"

Start-up success stories were shared by ABIS–TBI incubatees from Milletology Pvt. Ltd., Richzon Industries, Herbomill Nutrolites and Nanic Wellness Pvt. Ltd., inspiring aspiring entrepreneurs.

The programme concluded with an engaging "Panel Discussion" moderated by

Sri.A.V.Gnanasambandam, MD & CEO, ABI-TBI featuring ABIS–TBI incubatee start-ups from diverse domains, facilitating knowledge sharing, practical insights and networking.

The panelists included Mr. Benjamin Raja of M/s. Farmagain Agro Pvt. Ltd., Mrs. Ramya Selvaraj of M/s. Sharas Venture LLP, Dr. M. Yamunadevi of M/s. OM Waste To Best Eco Recycle Pvt. Ltd., Mr. Balaaji Matheswaran of M/s. Vrintha Grains Tech Pvt. Ltd. The discussion facilitated meaningful interaction, experience sharing and practical insights for aspiring entrepreneurs and stakeholders.

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