ICAR-National Institute of Natural Fibre Engineering and Technology (ICAR-NINFET), Regent Park, Kolkata-40, a premier research institute under Indian Council of Agricultural Research, New Delhi, plays a pivotal role in natural fibre sector by developing new technologies and machineries and initiating programme for disseminating them amongst the farmers, producers, stakeholders, academicians, young entrepreneurs always welcomes the fresh and progressive business ideas of young entrepreneurs, stakeholders and academia technological knowledge and improvement of livelihood of millions of farmers. In this context, NINFET has decided to conduct an Online Hackathon on business solution for natural fibre and its biomass utilization for the target participants like start-ups, academia, students, etc. who may participate in individual/group with an online presentation (consisting of 10 slides) for portraying their new and innovative business ideas through cutting edge technologies.
Development of business solution of natural fibres and its biomass utilization
Fibre processing and value addition
Supply chain management
Value chain management
Bio-molecule extraction from fibre or its biomass and application in high value products.
Handicraft sustainable products
Agro-textiles, Medi-textiles, Geo-textiles and Pack-textiles based business plan
This event is open for startup, academia, student, etc. who may participate with individual/team on ideas/concept/solutions.
Registration and innovative idea submission link
Submission duration : 15 to 31, Dec, 2023
Ten best participants will be selected based on 10 best innovative submitted ideas for online presentation (10 slide) on 5th Jan, 2024.
A panel will be select three best ideas for winner.
Ten best participators (only team leader, in case of team) will be selected for attending free National Level Entrepreneurship Development Programme training during 5-16th, Feb, 2024 at ICAR-NINFET with free TA/DA and accommodation.
First, second and third winner will be awarded 1st Prize : Rs. 15,000/-, 2nd Prize : RS 10,000/-, and 3rd Prize : Rs. 5,000/- respectively.
ICAR-National Institute of Natural Fibre Engineering and Technology
12, Regent Park, Kolkata - 700040
Mobile - 9845429409
Email: hrdcell.icarninfet@gmail.com
Website : http://nirjaft.res.in