Entrepreneurship Development and Innovation Institute · Periyakulam Horti Business Incubation Forum
EDII-PHBIF is a registered Section 8 company under the Companies Act 2013, funded by the Entrepreneurship Development and Innovation Institute (EDII) and supported by the Horticultural College & Research Institute (HC&RI), Periyakulam — a constituent college of TNAU.
EDII-PHBIF provides the ecosystem critical to enabling the sustainable take-off and growth of Horti-Business startups and SMEs. Anchored on the strength of both EDII-TN and TNAU, it takes leadership in the commercialisation of available horti-business, providing strong business mentorship to SMEs, linking small holders to markets, strengthening the supply chain, and delivering quality business development services to SMEs and producers alike.
It goes beyond business training to provide key mentorship and client-tailored support to high-potential entrepreneurs and farmer cluster enterprises.
Get In TouchTo be a renowned centre for fostering innovations in the field of horticulture and to create an inspirational ecosystem for startups to get incubated, grow and scale up by providing outstanding support in mentoring, strategy and guidance to fund for becoming successful entrepreneurs.
To identify and motivate incubatees who are truly passionate about their pursuits, and to provide the required ecosystem for innovators in the field of value-chain horticultural crops — with outstanding support systems like mentorship, guidance, networking and market linkages.
Inspiring innovative interventions in various stages of value-chain development of fruits, vegetables and other horticultural crops creates a win-win situation for both the farming community and the innovator cum entrepreneur. Our incubation centre plays a vital role in building entrepreneurship which can influence the way of farming.
Supporting entrepreneurs in developing their businesses, especially in the initial stages.
Fostering networking between incubatee entrepreneurs and others in the entrepreneurial space.
Technological facilities and advisory support for value-chain horticultural innovations.
Physical space and shared resources meant to nurture early-stage companies.
Invaluable mentoring and networking support from staff, mentors and fellow entrepreneurs.
A path to capital from angel investors, government organisations and venture capitalists.
Linking small holders to markets and strengthening the supply chain for grower enterprises.
Commercialisation of value-added horticultural products across the value chain.
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EDII-PHBIF, Horticultural College,
Kamatchipuram, Tamil Nadu 625604
