Bareilly: The ICAR–Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI), Bareilly, signed a Memorandum of
Agreement (MoA) with Cultiventure Private Limited, Lucknow, on 8th October 2025 for a one-year
incubation programme under the Agri-Business Incubation (ABI) Project at IVRI under the XII Plan
Scheme “National Agriculture Innovation Fund (NAIF)” (Component-II). The agreement marks a
significant step toward fostering innovation and entrepreneurship in the livestock sector by aligning
scientific research with agri-tech enterprise solutions.
The MoA was signed in the presence of Dr. Rupasi Tiwari, Joint Director (Extension Education); Dr.
Bablu Kumar, PI–ABI; Dr. M. K. Singh, Senior Scientist, Immunology Section; Dr. Ayon Tarafdar,
Scientist, LPM; along with members of the ABI and R-ABI teams and representatives from the startup
Cultiventure Private Limited.
Cultiventure Private Limited, founded and directed by Mr. Pranjal Kumar Rawat, is an agri-tech startup
operating under the brand ProFarm.in, which focuses on goat, pig, and dairy cattle farming. The startup
is working toward the modernization of livestock farming in India through integrated solutions that
combine financial support, expert consultancy, and advanced shelter management systems. These
systems are designed to improve animal health, enhance productivity, and ensure better resource
utilization at the farm level. Cultiventure’s approach emphasizes standardized livestock farm setups,
year-round fodder planning, and sustainable waste management practices. The company is also
developing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for efficient farm management, disease prevention,
and improved animal welfare.
The MoA signing event reaffirmed IVRI’s commitment to strengthening India’s animal science
ecosystem by promoting technology transfer and entrepreneurship-driven innovation. The initiative is
expected to bring together scientific research, field-level application, and commercial scalability,
thereby creating value across the livestock supply chain
The collaboration between IVRI and Cultiventure Private Limited is envisioned to serve as a model for
integrating science, innovation, and entrepreneurship in livestock development. By leveraging IVRI’s
research expertise and Cultiventure’s practical, technology-driven approach, this partnership aims to
empower farmers, improve animal productivity, and promote sustainable growth in India’s animal
husbandry sector.
