Archive · 11 Aug 2025
Kerala University Launches Agri-Food Incubation Centre, Exports Set
Kerala Agricultural University (KAU) is opening a new center to help people start food businesses.
This center will provide equipment and space for processing and packaging food products.
The center received funding from the government and will officially open on August 12th.
The launch will include the first export of agri-food products, like fruits, vegetables, and beverages, to other countries.
This initiative aims to support new food businesses and help them grow, aligning with the government's plans for industrial parks and innovation in food systems.
Kerala Agricultural University (KAU) launched a Common Incubation Centre to support agripreneurship and food innovation.
The centre was established under the PM Formalisation of Micro Food Processing Enterprises scheme.
The inauguration is scheduled for August 12, with the State Industries Minister and Revenue Minister in attendance.
The centre offers infrastructure for agri-food product processing, packaging, and scaling.
The event will feature the flag-off of the first international agri-food export consignment to GCC countries.
- Who
- Kerala Agricultural University, agripreneurs, and food start-ups.
- What
- Kerala Agricultural University launched a Common Incubation Centre to support agripreneurship and food innovation.
- When
- The centre will be inaugurated on August 12.
- Where
- KAU Raftaar Agri Business Incubator in Vellanikkara, Thrissur.
- Why
- To empower agripreneurs, foster food innovation, and support the export of agri-food products.
- Institution
- Kerala Agricultural University (KAU)
- Centre Name
- Common Incubation Centre
- Location
- Vellanikkara, Thrissur
- Scheme
- PM Formalisation of Micro Food Processing Enterprises (PMFME)
- Inauguration Date
- August 12
- Key Event
- Flag-off of first export consignment
- Export Destination
- GCC countries