Program Structure and Guidelines
NIFTEM-K–NESTLÉ R&D CENTRE STARTUP CHALLENGE 2026
The Startup Challenge helps early-stage food and agri startups grow through funding, incubation, and mentorship.
NIFTEM INNOVATION AND NURTURING ENTERPRISES PROGRAM
NINE Program
NINE Program presents an avenue for individuals/ventures operating within the realm of food and allied sectors to access NIFTEM facilities at concessional and affordable prices.
NIFTEM TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION AND BUSINESS INCUBATION FOUNDATION
NTIBIF
NIFTEM Technology Innovation and Business Incubation Foundation (NTIBIF) serves as the esteemed incubation entity affiliated with NIFTEM, an Institute of National Importance (INI), and is backed by the Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI), Government of India.
NIFTEM STARTUP INCUBATION PROGRAM
N-SIP
N-SIP is a uniquely designed program for Food-Agri Startups, with state-of-the-art facilities to help transform your business ideas into successful entrepreneurial opportunities.
NIFTEM-K–NESTLÉ R&D CENTRE STARTUP CHALLENGE 2026
Program Structure and Guidelines
About Us
NTIBIF: Catalyzing
NTIBIF: Catalyzing
Food-Agri Startups
NTIBIF as an incubator offers Food-Agri based Startups unparalleled access to our wide network of industry experts including NIFTEM Faculty, State-of-the-art research resources and office infrastructure.
Transforming Innovators into Successful Entrepreneurs
- Food and Allied
sector Startups - Furnished office
space - Food Testing
Labs - Workshops and
Trainings - Pilot Plants
Seed Grant
Mentorship
Support
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Advertisement for Senior Research Fellow (SRF)
Applications with complete biodata are invited for one position of SRF purely on a contractual basis under the project (N/E/AES/2025/0149) entitled "Transforming Almond Shells into Biochar for Water Treatment".
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Finance and Admin Officer
The Finance and Admin Officer shall be responsible for managing the financial, accounting, procurement, and administrative functions of NTIBIF, ensuring smooth institutional operations, statutory compliance, and effective utilization of resources.
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Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
Applications are invited for the Contractual positions of Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
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Senior Research Fellow (SRF)
Applications are invited for the purely contractual position of Senior Research Fellow (SRF)
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Project Assistant (PA)
Applications are invited for the purely contractual position of Project Assistant (PA)
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Project Assistant (PA)
Applications are invited for the purely contractual position of Project Assistant (PA)
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Young Professional (Contractual)
At NTIBIF under externally funded project.
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Field Project Employment Roster
At NTIBIF under externally funded project.
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Applications are invited for the purely contractual position of Project Assistant (PA)
N-SIP is a uniquely designed program for Food-Agri Startups, with state-of-the-art facilities to help transform your business ideas into successful entrepreneurial opportunities.
N-SIP PROGRAM
Eligible Startups may get seed funding & offered opportunity for investor connect support. It will provide boost to meet preliminary expenses & a much-needed support for the Startup owner.
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A one-week workshop is held to impart the nuances of establishing a business and to guide startups in crafting a smooth entrepreneurial journey.
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Mentorship support will be provided for every Startup. The mentors will comprise of dedicated experts and research professionals.
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Access to NIFTEM’s World Class Research Labs will be provided to Startups that Qualify for Phase 2.
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Market linkages through Internal and external initiatives will be provided. Startups will also have showcase opportunities across partner events & activities.
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The selected Startups may be given office Infrastructure support on request in NIFTEM Campus as per availability.
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NINE Program
NIFTEM INNOVATION AND NURTURING ENTERPRISES PROGRAM
Individuals/Ventures registered under NINE Program will have the opportunity to apply for the annual flagship N-SIP program for seed support when the call for applications are open.
N-SIP Program
PROGRAM STRUCTURE
NIFTEM Startup Incubation Programme (N-SIP) offers a great opportunity for aspiring entrepreneurs and innovators to transform their unique ideas into successful business ventures. The program aims to provide world class Business Incubation facilities to host and nurture the Startups while facilitating commercialization of Food-Agri & allied sector technologies developed by various research institutes. It will comprise of 2 phases:
Phase – I: Residency Workshop
Phase – II: Incubation & Funding Support
Phase – I: Residency Workshop
A one-week intensive workshop will be conducted where the selected Startups will gain insights on the fundamental aspects critical for product development and business. It would include on campus mentoring by industry experts.
Phase – II: Incubation & Funding Support
It is an extremely focused ‘high-growth’ phase where the selected Startups may get seed grand support, with access to high-tech research labs, dedicated industry mentors, scientists and professionals.
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