12/09/2026
ICAR-NIVEDI Hosts Entrepreneurship Interaction Programme at Veterinary College, Shivamogga
SHIVAMOGGA — The NaaViC Agribusiness Incubation Centre at the ICAR-National Institute of Veterinary Epidemiology and Disease Informatics (ICAR-NIVEDI), Bengaluru, in association with the Veterinary College, Shivamogga, successfully organized an interactive programme titled “Entrepreneurship Opportunities in Livestock Sector”. The event took place on 11 September 2026 at 2:30 PM at the Veterinary College campus in Shivamogga.
Key Highlights & Core Objectives
The primary mandate of the programme was to foster a spirit of innovation, entrepreneurship, and startup development within the livestock ecosystem. The initiative targeted a diverse audience, including:
Students and young professionals looking for alternative career trajectories.
Researchers aiming to commercialize scientific breakthroughs.
Aspiring entrepreneurs seeking institutional guidance.
Expert Insights on Sustainable Enterprises
Dr. Sathish B. Shivachandra, Principal Scientist at the NaaViC Agribusiness Incubation Centre, ICAR-NIVEDI, served as the primary resource person. Delivering an insightful keynote, Dr. Shivachandra detailed the vast, untapped potential within the livestock sector. His presentation covered several critical pillars of business development, including:
Emerging avenues for technological and operational innovation.
Strategies for navigating startup development from ideation to ex*****on.
The role of incubation support provided by national bodies like ICAR.
Methods for converting novel ideas into commercially viable, sustainable enterprises.
Active Institutional Participation
The event saw robust engagement and an enthusiastic response from the student community. In particular, fourth-year B.V.Sc. & A.H. students alongside internship students representing various veterinary colleges actively participated in the interactive segments. The open Q&A session allowed these future veterinarians and professionals to engage directly with Dr. Shivachandra, clarifying career pathways and exploring joint incubation possibilities.
The session concluded on a high note, effectively bridging t