Agri Biotech Foundation

What Agri Biotech Foundation does

Agri Biotech Foundation (ABF) is a non-profit registered society under the Andhra Pradesh Societies Registration Act 2001, established in January 2007 and headquartered in Hyderabad, India, with a second operating unit in Ananthapuramu, Andhra Pradesh. The organization originated from the Andhra Pradesh Netherlands Biotechnology Programme (APNLBP, 1995-2007) and operates as an autonomous academic institute engaged in agricultural biotechnology research, technology dissemination, training, and extension services.

ABF's core activities span three laboratory domains — microbiology, plant tissue culture, and molecular biology — housed in approximately 5,000 sq. ft. of lab infrastructure. The foundation produces a portfolio of agricultural inputs including biofertilizers (Trichoderma viride, Pseudomonas fluorescens, PSB, KSB, ZSB, Azotobacter), tissue-cultured plants (banana, teak, blueberry), virus-free G9 banana saplings at over 100,000 units per year from the Ananthapuramu unit, vermicompost, and liquid bioproduct formulations. A 1,800 sq. ft. greenhouse supports hardening and acclimatization of up to 20,000 tissue-cultured plants.

The organization's business model combines product sales, fee-based training programs (short-term, medium-term, and long-term courses plus internships and Ph.D. supervision through recognition by three universities), and consultancy services including soil testing. Customers include farmers in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh (SMB), academic institutions and students (primary segment), and research institutions requiring specialized testing. Distribution is direct to farmers and via institutional partnerships with agricultural universities. ABF holds DSIR recognition as a Scientific and Industrial Research Organization, is registered with NITI Aayog, and is recognized as a Ph.D. research centre by Yogi Vemana University, Sri Krishnadevaraya University, and Acharya Nagarjuna University.

Name

Agri Biotech Foundation

Legal name

Agri Biotech Foundation

Website

https://abfindia.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Agri Biotech Foundation is a non-profit agricultural biotechnology research and training institute in Hyderabad, India, producing biofertilizers, tissue-cultured plants, and virus-free banana saplings while delivering sponsored training programs and Ph.D. supervision for university students.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Hyderabad

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Product Sales: Sale of biofertilizers, tissue cultured plants, vermicompost, and virus-free banana saplings to farmers and agricultural stakeholders.
2. Training and Education Services: Revenue from short-term, medium-term, and long-term training programs, internship programs, and Ph.D. research supervision for students from partner universities.
3. Consultancy and Extension Services: Fee-based consultancy services including soil testing for bacterial and fungal composition and other parameters, and extension activities.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Agri Biotech Foundation is a non-profit agricultural biotechnology foundation that produces and sells biofertilizers, tissue-cultured plants, vermicompost, virus-free banana saplings, and liquid bioproduct formulations. It also delivers hands-on training programs, internships, Ph.D. research supervision, soil testing, and consultancy services to farmers, students, and academic institutions.

Product overview

Agri Biotech Foundation operates as an agricultural biotechnology organization offering a portfolio of eco-friendly agricultural products and services. The core product portfolio includes biofertilizers (Trichoderma viride, Pseudomonas fluorescens, PSB, KSB,ZSB, Azotobacter), tissue culture plants (banana, teak, blueberry), vermicompost, virus-free G9 banana saplings (over 100,000/year), and liquid bioproduct formulations. These products are supported by research laboratories (Microbiology, Tissue Culture, Molecular Biology), training programs, and extension services. The foundation also provides educational programs including Ph.D. research centers, internships, and short-term training in agricultural biotechnology.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Biofertilizers High-quality biofertilizers including Trichoderma viride, Pseudomonas fluorescens, phosphate-solubilizing bacteria (PSB), potassium-solubilizing bacteria (KSB), zinc-solubilizing bacteria (ZSB), and Azotobacter that enhance soil fertility and nutrient availability for sustainable farming. Targeted at farmers and agricultural stakeholders.
• Tissue Culture Plants Disease-free tissue-cultured plants including banana, teak, and blueberry varieties that ensure uniform growth and high-quality planting material for farmers.
• Vermicompost Nutrient-rich organic compost produced commercially that improves soil health, enhances water retention, and promotes robust plant growth in sustainable agricultural practices. Targeted at farmers and agricultural stakeholders.
• Virus-Free G9 Banana Saplings Mass-produced tissue cultured virus-free banana saplings of the G9 variety, with the Ananthapuramu unit producing over one lakh (100,000+) saplings per year for distribution to farmers.
• Liquid Bioproduct Formulations Liquid formulations of bioproducts including bio-pesticides produced through downstream processing activities such as mixing, packaging, and storage at the Ananthapuramu unit.
• Training Programs in Agricultural Biotechnology Short-term, medium-term, and long-term training programs including hands-on courses in molecular biology and plant tissue culture techniques, delivered in cohorts of approximately 30 students sponsored by partner universities. Targeted at undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral students.
• Internship Programs Internship opportunities offered to B.Sc. and M.Sc. students at ABF Hyderabad and Ananthapuramu units, with research project durations of 3 to 6 months. Five Ph.D. degrees have been awarded through research conducted at the Foundation.
• Ph.D. Research Supervision Doctoral research supervision delivered through recognition as a Centre for Research by Yogi Vemana University (Kadapa), Sri Krishnadevaraya University (Ananthapuram), and Acharya Nagarjuna University (Guntur). Students conduct doctoral research at the Foundation and receive Ph.D. degrees from the partner university.
• Soil Testing and Consultancy Services Soil testing services for bacterial and fungal composition and other parameters, plus broader agricultural biotechnology consultancy and extension services provided to research institutions, farmers, and partner organizations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 1 lakh virus-free G9 banana saplings produced per year
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Sri Konda Laxman Telangana Horticultural University (SKLTHU)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 March 2026SKLTHU sponsors training programs at ABF including skill training on Plant Tissue Culture Techniques (March 2026) and molecular biology training programs. The partnership involves joint efforts in human resource development through various skill-oriented training programs for horticulture students.
• Yogi Vemana University, KadapacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerABF is recognized as a Centre for Research leading to Ph.D. course by Yogi Vemana University. Students can conduct doctoral research at the Foundation and receive Ph.D. degrees from the university.
• Sri Krishnadevaraya University, AnanthapuramcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerABF is recognized as a Centre for Research leading to Ph.D. course by Sri Krishnadevaraya University. The partnership enables doctoral research programs at the Foundation.
• Acharya Nagarjuna University, GunturcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerABF is recognized as a Centre for Research leading to Ph.D. course by Acharya Nagarjuna University. The partnership facilitates doctoral research and academic collaboration.
• Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. Lekha Dinesh Kumar, Chief Scientist at CCMB, participated as dignitary at ABF training program inauguration, indicating informal collaboration in biotechnology knowledge exchange.
• ICAR-Indian Institute of Oil Palm Research (IIOR)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. V. Dinesh Kumar, Principal Scientist from ICAR-IIOR, delivered invited lectures at ABF training programs, indicating research and knowledge-sharing collaboration.

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Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

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Profiles4 records

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