
Workshop on food and beverages at CSIR-CFTRI on June 27
BioNEST, CSIR-Central Food Technological Research Institute, in collaboration with Atal Incubation Center – Central Coffee Research Institute-Center for Entrepreneurship Development (AIC-CCRI-CED), will be organising an event on 'Networking Workshop on Food and Beverages' on June 27.
The event is aimed at fostering strong linkages and collaborative opportunities for the food startup ecosystem.
It will bring together stakeholders, including emerging food startups, investors, mentors, and ecosystem enablers, creating a vibrant platform for dialogue, collaboration, and market exposure, a press release said.
Key highlights of the event include technologies of CFTRI, startup product display, guided facility tour of CFTRI and sessions by experts. A registration fee of ₹500 a participant will be charged, the release said.
'The initiative underscores the commitment of both AIC-CCRI-CED and CSIR-CFTRI to nurturing innovation and entrepreneurship in the food and beverage domain, and to empowering startups with the right exposure, technical support, and industry connections,' the release added.
For further details, participants can contact 0821-2412608 or email managerbionest@cftri.res.in during weekdays between 9 a.m. and 5.30 a.m.

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