Business Incubation Centre for Fisheries and Aquaculture - BICFA

15/08/2026

Let's celebrate 80 years for freedom🌿🇮🇳

14/08/2026

BICFA’s Scientific Intervention in Fisheries & Aquaculture sector

Business Incubation Centre for Fisheries and Aquaculture (BICFA), Guwahati Biotech Park in collaboration with the Deptt. of Fisheries, Govt. of Assam, Kamrup, conducted a joint fish pond inspection on 8th August, 2026 at 3 No. C Lower Brahmaputra Meen Mahal Cooperative Society Ltd., Amingaon, Kamrup, Assam.
The team comprises
1. Mr. Nabajyoti Das, Project Association, BICFA, GBP
2. Ms. Himashri Choudhury, FD, Deptt. of Fisheries, Kamrup
3. Mr. Malakar, FD, Deptt. of Fisheries, Kamrup
The BICFA team provided field-level technical guidance and remedial recommendations on water quality management, feeding practices, fish health monitoring, pond management, stocking density and improving fish growth, survival and productivity.
Through such field interventions, BICFA continues to support farmers and fisheries stakeholders in adopting scientific, sustainable and productive aquaculture practices in Assam and NE Region of India.

Fisheries

16/07/2026

16/07/2026

Call for Book Chapters | Meen Prabah – First Edition
A Scientific Publication from BICFA, GBP

Share Your Research. Inspire Innovation. Shape the Future of Fisheries & Aquaculture.

Guwahati Biotech Park through its Business Incubation Centre for Fisheries and Aquaculture (BICFA) under the PMMSY, invites original book chapters for the First Edition of Meen Prabah.

Meen Prabah is a scientific publication dedicated to showcasing innovative research, technological advancements, successful case studies, and sustainable practices in fisheries, aquaculture, and allied sectors. The publication aims to bridge the gap between science, innovation, entrepreneurship, and field-level applications while highlighting the rich fisheries potential of Assam and the North Eastern Region.

Themes

Authors are invited to submit chapters on, but not limited to:

Fisheries Management and Conservation
Aquaculture Technologies and Innovations
Breeding and Genetics
Fish Nutrition and Feed Technology
Health Management in Aquaculture
Socio-economics and Livelihoods
Case Studies and Success Stories
Climate Change and Blue Sustainability
Biofloc, RAS, Aquaponics and AI
Any other

Submission Guidelines

• Font: Times New Roman
• Body Text: 12 pt
• Chapter Title: 16 pt Bold
• Main Headings: 14 pt Bold
• Subheadings: 12 pt Bold
• Line Spacing: 1.5
• Margins: 1 inch on all sides
• Text Alignment: Justified
• Citation Style: APA 7th Edition
• Abstract: 100–150 words
• Chapter Length: 1,500–3,500 words

How to Submit

Email: [email protected]

Last Date for Submission: 30th June 2026

Who Can Contribute?
Researchers • Scientists • Faculty Members • Students • Fisheries Professionals • Aquaculture Entrepreneurs • Development Practitioners • Policy Experts

Together, let us build a valuable knowledge resource that celebrates innovation, sustainability, and the transformative potential of fisheries and aquaculture.

16/07/2026

Celebrate National Fish Farmers' Day 2026 with Guwahati Biotech Park

Innovation • Entrepreneurship • Blue Economy

This 10th July 2026, join us at Guwahati Biotech Park (GBP) as we celebrate the remarkable contributions of our fish farmers and unveil exciting new initiatives that will shape the future of fisheries and bio-entrepreneurship in Assam.

Event Highlights

· Launch of "Meen Pravah" – BICFA's first scientific publication dedicated to fisheries, aquaculture, innovation, and indigenous knowledge.

· Launch of the Entrepreneurship Development Programme (EDP) for UG & PG students of Assam, supported by NABARD, Guwahati—a first-of-its-kind initiative to nurture the next generation of bio-entrepreneurs through training, mentorship, startup guidance, innovation, funding opportunities, and industry exposure.

· Showcasing BICFA's Capacity Building Initiatives and future roadmap for strengthening the fisheries ecosystem.

· TSC Cohort 1.0 highlights – Celebrating innovative fisheries startups and entrepreneurs supported under BICFA.

· Farm-to-Food Product Display & Innovation Arena featuring fisheries-based products, technologies, and entrepreneurial ventures.

· Interactive Session with scientists, entrepreneurs, fish farmers, startups, students, and stakeholders.

ü Date: 10th July, 2026

ü Time: 10:00 AM onwards

ü Venue: Guwahati Biotech Park, Near SP Office, Amingaon, Guwahati

Scan the QR code on the flyer to register or join us.

We warmly welcome fish farmers, aquapreneurs, startups, researchers, students, academicians, entrepreneurs, and all stakeholders to be a part of this special celebration.