The International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) will work with University of Agricultural Sciences, Raichur (UAS-R), in Karnataka in setting up an agribusiness incubator on the university campus in Raichur.
A memorandum of agreement to this effect was signed by the officials of the two institutions here on Friday, giving a new dimension to agri-preneurship development. The initiative is also expected to enhance agricultural growth through innovation and partnerships.
The agreement was signed by Vice-Chancellor of UAS-R, P.M. Salimath and Deputy Director General (Research) of ICRISAT Peter Carberry.