| About Institute |
NIFTEM serves as a national centre of excellence integrating food science, food technology, entrepreneurship and management while supporting education, research, incubation, capacity building and industrial development in the food processing sector. |
| Vision |
To act as an international centre of excellence integrating all facets of food science, entrepreneurship and management and catalyse growth of the food processing industry. |
| Mission |
To strengthen academics, research, innovation, entrepreneurship, technology development and capacity building for the food processing ecosystem. |
| Mandate |
NIFTEM functions as a Sector Promotion Organisation and Business Promotion Organisation for the food processing sector while supporting entrepreneurs, industry, start-ups, FPOs and government agencies. |
| Academic Departments |
Food Engineering, Food Science & Technology, Food Business Management & Entrepreneurship Development, Postharvest Technology & Bioprocess Engineering and Interdisciplinary Sciences. |
| Centres of Excellence |
Centre for Food Research & Analysis (CFRA), Centre of Excellence for Food Fortification (CEFF) and Food Fortification Certification Agency (FFCA). |
| Research |
The institute undertakes food technology research, technology development, patents, consultancy, incubation and industry collaboration. |
| Campus Facilities |
Hostels, library, food laboratories, pilot plants, incubation facilities, sports infrastructure, medical facilities and Wi-Fi enabled campus. |