Cohort One: where the coast meets the classroom.
Bhoomiputra Foundation's flagship event, organised in collaboration with the Agri-Business Incubation (ABI) of ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Education (CIFE), Mumbai.
The Bhoomiputra Foundation, in collaboration with the Agri-Business Incubation (ABI) of ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Education (CIFE), Mumbai, proudly organized its flagship event, Cohort One 2024. This transformative initiative brought together a diverse cohort of fishers, farmers, students, startups and entrepreneurs under a single platform - fostering innovation, knowledge sharing and entrepreneurial growth.
The two-day program was a vibrant confluence of grassroots expertise and academic insight, designed to bridge the gap between traditional practices and modern advancements. Cohort One 2024 emphasized sustainable development, entrepreneurship and the integration of indigenous knowledge with cutting-edge solutions.
Guided by leadership from government, academia and industry.
Media partners: Maharashtra Times and Fishery News.
Voices from the cohort.
“The two days at ICAR-CIFE opened a door I did not know existed. For the first time, my questions as a fisherman were answered by scientists - and by other fishers who had solved them.”
“This is exactly the kind of platform young agri-entrepreneurs need - grounded in community, connected to institutions, and honest about what it takes.”
“Bhoomiputra Foundation brought the coast into the classroom. As a student, I saw research questions I want to spend a career on.”
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