July 2026

04.07.2026 - The Young Indians, Coimbatore Chapter, organized the "Rural Pitch 2026 – Physical Bootcamp" at PSGR Krishnammal College for Women, Coimbatore.

Thiru A.V. Gnanasambandam, Managing Director & CEO, ABIS-TBI, delivered a session as a speaker on the topic "Start-Up Incubation and Agribusiness Opportunities."

The event brought together aspiring entrepreneurs from rural backgrounds, where actively participated in the session and benefited from the insights shared.

07.07.2026 - Mr.V.Chenthurpandi, Senior Manager – Business Development, M/s. Scientific Food Testing Services (P) Ltd., visited ABIS-TBI, TNAU, Coimbatore.

During his visit, Thiru A.V. Gnanasambandam, Managing Director & CEO, ABIS-TBI, TNAU, Coimbatore, briefed him on the various programmes implemented by ABIS-TBI, the services offered, the facilities available for startups, students, farmers and the marketing opportunities provided for startup products.

08.07.2026 - ABIS-TBI, TNAU, PM-RKVY, RAFTAAR, R ABI Centre - Grant Disbursement event.

Dr. K. Subrahmaniyan, Hon'ble Vice-Chancellor, TNAU, graced the event as the Chief Guest and distributed the first installment of grant assistance amounting to Rs.83.20 lakhs to 25 startups under the PM-RKVY RAFTAAR, R-ABI AOP, SOP and SAIP Cohort VI programme. He also delivered the Presidential Address.

Dr.E.Somasundaram, Director, ABD, welcomed the Hon'ble Vice-Chancellor, TNAU and the participants.

Sri.A.V.Gnanasambandam, MD & CEO, ABIS-TBI, briefed the gathering on the activities of ABIS-TBI, the support extended to startups under various Government of India programmes and delivered the vote of thanks.

The Hon'ble Vice-Chancellor inspected the infrastructure facilities established at DABD, ABIS-TBI and TIPPC.

09.07.2026 - 13.07.2026 - "24th Edition of AGRI INTEX 2026"

The 24th edition of AGRI INTEX 2026 was held from 9th to 13th July 2026 at the CODISSIA Trade Fair Complex, Coimbatore. Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU), Coimbatore participated as the Knowledge Partner for the event.

The Directorate of Agribusiness Development, TNAU, Coimbatore was allotted two stalls in Hall H, where the activities and initiatives of ABIS-TBI, TNAU, Coimbatore were showcased to visitors and stakeholders.

In addition, 14 startups incubated under ABIS-TBI participated in the exhibition had taken individual stalls, displaying their innovative products, technologies and agribusiness solutions.

During the exhibition, Sri A. V. Gnanasambandam, Managing Director & CEO, ABIS-TBI, TNAU, Coimbatore, visited the stalls of the incubated startups, interacted with the entrepreneurs, appreciated their innovations and encouraged them in their entrepreneurial journey.

ABIS-TBI Stall

M/s.Aadhithiya Heating and Cooling Systems, Coimbatore

M/s.ADP Apiary, Erode

M/s.Global Coconut Farmer Producer Company, Palladam

M/s.Grain Pro Solutions, Coimbatore

M/s.Kumaraguru Institute of Agriculture, Erode

M/s.Linga Chemicals, Madurai

M/s.Pachathundu Agritech Pvt Ltd., Perambalur

M/s.Sampack India Corporation, Coimbatore

M/s.Sharp Garuda Farm Equipments Pvt Ltd, Coimbatore

M/s.SunLit Systems, Coimbatore

M/s.Techlair Automation, Coimbatore

M/s.TOMGO Agro Machines Pvt Ltd, Dindigul

M/s.TANFED, Chennai

Vanavarayar Institute of Agriculutre, Pollachi

10.07.2026 - Mrs.Sudha Selvaraj, Chief Executive Officer, Indian STEPs and Business Incubators Association (ISBA) had visited ABIS-TBI, TNAU, Coimbatore.

Sri A.V.Gnanasambandam, Managing Director & CEO, ABIS-TBI, briefed on the programmes operated in ABIS-TBI, activities carried out to Start-Ups and the facilities available.

Mrs.Sudha Selvaraj, visited TBI facilities including TBI Exhibition Hall, PRAYAS SHALA (FAB LAB), Machine Lab, Dal Processing unit, Food Packaging Lab and TBI Product Promotional Centre (TIPPC).  

Visit to ABIS-TBI, TNAU, Coimbatore

Visit to DABD, TNAU, Coimbatore

Visit to TBI Product Promotional Centre (TIPPC)

Visit to Exhibition Hall

Visit to Packaging Lab

Visit to NIDHI PRAYAS SHALA (FAB LAB)

Visit to Retort Pouch Packaging facility

11.07.2026 - The "Rural Pitch 2026 – A Rural Start-Up Initiative", jointly organized by Young Indians and Start-Up Singam, was held at the CODISSIA Trade Fair Complex, Coimbatore, on 11 July 2026.

Sri A.V. Gnanasambandam, Managing Director & CEO, ABIS-TBI, participated as the Keynote Speaker and Jury Member for the event.

The preliminary screening and Physical Bootcamp were conducted on 4 July 2026 at PSGR Krishnammal College for Women, Coimbatore. Out of 120 applications, 80 participants were shortlisted for the bootcamp and 15 finalists advanced to the final pitching round.

Following the final evaluation, 8 rural startups were selected and awarded a cash prize of Rs.1.00 lakh each.

15.07.2026 - As part of their internship, 20 third-year B.Tech (Agricultural Engineering) students from Dr. NTR College of Agricultural Engineering, Bapatla and the College of Agricultural Engineering, ANGRAU, undergoing Skill Development Training at ICAR–CIAE, Coimbatore, visited ABIS-TBI, TNAU, Coimbatore.

Mr. A.V. Gnanasambandam, Managing Director & CEO, ABIS-TBI, TNAU, Coimbatore, delivered a session on the activities of ABIS-TBI and the various services and support extended to start-ups.

The students also visited the TBI Incubatee Product Promotional Centre (TIPPC), where they explored a wide range of innovative products developed by start-ups incubated at ABIS-TBI.

15.07.2026 - 20 trainees from MYRADA KVK, Gobichettipalayam, Erode district visited ABIS-TBI, TNAU, Coimbatore.

Sri. A.V. Gnanasambandam, Managing Director & CEO, ABIS-TBI, TNAU, Coimbatore, briefed the trainees on the activities, facilities available at ABIS-TBI and the support extended to startups through various programmes.

The trainees also visited the TBI Incubatee Product Promotional Centre (TIPPC) and explored the innovative products developed by the startups.