Training Program on Strategic Action Plan Preparation for MSMEs organized by TNAU's CoXBIT
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- Oct 29,2025
The Centre of Excellence in Biotechnology (COXBIT), Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU), Coimbatore, organized a Training Programme on Strategic Action Plan Preparation for MSMEs on October 29th, 2025. The event was held as part of the Tamil Nadu Food Processing and Agri Export Promotion Corporation (TNAPEx) under the RAMP initiative.
The primary goal of the training was to enhance innovation, product development, and competitiveness among MSMEs in Tamil Nadu. The initiative focuses on bridging the gap between scientific research and industrial application, enabling MSMEs to access solutions for market-ready product development.
C. Gayathiri (StartupTN Regional hub Coimbatore), presented the strategic action plan for MSMEs and detailed funding opportunities through StartupTN and other Tamil Nadu Government programs. 10 MSMEs were selected for new product development and technical assistance at COXBIT under the TNAPEx–RAMP Programme. Each selected MSME will receive financial assistance of Rs. 1,00,000 for a new product development in the food processing and value-addition sector.
The selected MSMEs are Aviva Organics Stores, Thennaivanam, Bublbox E-Retail Pvt. Ltd. Croptwin Agro Tech Pvt. Ltd., Nature Mills Pvt. Ltd., Sherpa Biotech, Parvin Banu A (Research Scholar, Seed Centre, TNAU), Myco Enrich Foods, Pechi Foods Pvt. Ltd. and Ziwwit Sustainable Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
The collaboration between COXBIT and the Department of MSMEs under TNAPEx provides Technical mentorship, Product validation, Analytical support and Innovation guidance.
Atul Anand, IAS (Additional Chief Secretary, Dept. of MSMEs, Govt. of Tamil Nadu) emphasized the importance of value addition, innovation, and technology integration. N. Senthil, Director (CPMB&B) and COXBIT, TNAU, presided over the inaugural session.
R. Kannan (CEO, TANCOIR) and Th. P. Shanmugasiva (General Manager, District Industries Centre, Coimbatore) highlighted export–import opportunities, e-commerce platforms, and market access facilities for MSMEs to expand globally. Earlier, E. Kokiladevi (Professor and Head, Department of Plant Biotechnology, TNAU), delivered the welcome address. At the end of the event, V. Rajanbabu (Assistant Professor, DPB & Principal Investigator of the project) rendered the formal note of gratitude.
