RiBioP AgroTech is an agri-biotech startup from Mohali, Punjab, turning plant chemistry and green nanotechnology into safer, affordable crop protection.
Our story
Founded by Dr. Ritu Mahajan, a carbohydrate scientist and a nanotechnologist, and Mr. Aditya Kumar Sood, an engineer and former officer of the Department of Industries & Commerce, Government of Punjab, RiBioP AgroTech has spent three years at the Technology Business Incubator (TBI), IISER Mohali, developing plant-mediated nanobioformulations. The result is a portfolio of six validated formulations against major fungal diseases of rice, wheat, tomato, potato and more, covered by five patent applications.
We are working towards India’s first registered nanobiofungicide: a plant-derived, biodegradable product that gives farmers one versatile tool across crops.
Mission
To make sustainable crop protection accessible to every Indian farmer through science-driven, affordable nanobiofungicide innovations.
Vision
To establish plant-mediated nanobioformulation as a scalable platform for sustainable crop protection and plant health, serving diverse agricultural markets through one versatile formulation approach.
Company details
Company
RiBioP AgroTech Pvt. Ltd.
Incorporated
8 December 2022
CIN
U24299PB2022PTC057390
DPIIT recognition
DIPP118425
Startup Punjab
ST/FC/1900172
Headquarters
Mohali, Punjab, India
Incubation
TBI, IISER Mohali
Target markets
India and export (EU/US)
Milestones
2022
RiBioP AgroTech Pvt. Ltd. incorporated on 8 December 2022 in Mohali, Punjab.
Incubation
Three years of incubation at TBI, IISER Mohali: six nanobiofungicide formulations developed and validated.
IP
Five patent applications filed with the Indian Patent Office; a sixth underway.
2026
Multi-location field trials, January to October 2026. Presently at TRL-6/7.
Sep 2026
Welcomed as a new startup at Punjab Biotechnology Incubator (PBTI).
Next
Regulatory readiness, pilot production and pilot commercial sales.
News
Welcomed at Punjab Biotechnology Incubator (PBTI)
PBTI welcomed RiBioP AgroTech as a new deep-science agritech startup developing plant-based nanobiofungicides as alternatives to conventional chemical fungicides.
Ph.D. (Chemistry); WOS-B (DST), INST. 20 years of teaching, research and administrative experience, with patents and publications.
Mr. Aditya Kumar Sood
Founder & Director
Previously Senior Technical Officer / Joint Director, Department of Industries & Commerce, Government of Punjab. B.E., M.E. (Electrical Engineering).
Satyendra Singh
Mentor
Chief Executive Officer (CEO), IISER Mohali.
Dr. Jayeeta Bhaumik
Technical Advisor
Scientist E, BRIC National Agri-Food and Biomanufacturing Institute (formerly DBT-CIAB), DBT, Government of India. Works on functional nanomaterials from agri-waste lignin.
Dr. Ajit Dua
Advisor
First CEO, Punjab Biotechnology Incubator. Expert in food quality, safety and authenticity; ISO 17025 assessor; startup ecosystem enabler.
Academic collaborators
Dr. Saurabh Gupta
M.Sc., Ph.D. Associate Professor and Head, Department of Microbiology, Mata Gujri College, Fatehgarh Sahib, Punjab.
Dr. Ravindra Kumar
M.Sc. (Ag), Ph.D. Assistant Professor, Department of Agriculture, Mata Gujri College, Fatehgarh Sahib, Punjab.
Dr. Vijay Singh
M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D. Assistant Professor, Department of Botany, Mata Gujri College, Fatehgarh Sahib, Punjab.
Institutional backing
Grant-in-aid and programmes supporting our work.
Startup PunjabGovernment of Punjab
Startup India Seed Fund SchemeGovernment of India
SHE CohortPunjab State Council for Science & Technology (PSCST)
HDFC ParivartanHDFC ArthX programme, AIC ISB
RKVY-RAFTAARPre-Seed (UDDAM)PAU Agri Business Incubator (PABI)
Work with us
We welcome collaborators, partners and people who share our mission.
About us
Startup PunjabGovernment of Punjab
Startup India Seed Fund SchemeGovernment of India
SHE CohortPunjab State Council for Science & Technology (PSCST)
HDFC ParivartanHDFC ArthX programme, AIC ISB
RKVY-RAFTAAR Pre-Seed (UDDAM)PAU Agri Business Incubator (PABI)