6 Months Dehydration Mentorship Program

Build • Validate • Launch • Scale

  • 6 Months
  • 2,400+ Trained
  • 10 Days of Field Visits
  • #1 Dehydration Training in India
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6 Months Dehydration Mentorship Program

Program #Objective

To help aspiring entrepreneurs identify the right dehydration opportunity, select suitable technology, validate markets, prepare project reports, establish industry connections, and launch a commercially viable dehydration business.

Participants will gain exposure to multiple dehydration technologies, product categories, business models, machinery suppliers, buyers, export opportunities, and government support systems before making their final investment decisions.

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Program #Curriculum

24 weeks of structured learning

MONTH 1: Fundamentals of Food Drying & Dehydration Technologies

Module 1: Indian Dehydration Industry Landscape

  • Onion Dehydration Industry
  • Garlic Dehydration Industry
  • Vegetable Powder Industry
  • Fruit Dehydration Industry
  • Spice Processing Industry
  • Herbal Drying Industry
  • Ready-To-Cook Products
  • Ready-To-Eat Ingredients
  • Export Market Opportunities

Module 2: Understanding Demand Drivers

  • Institutional Buyers
  • Food Manufacturers
  • HoReCa Segment
  • Retail Brands
  • Exporters
  • Nutraceutical Companies
  • Seasoning Manufacturers

Module 3: Product Opportunity Mapping

  • Onion & Garlic Flakes
  • Onion Powder
  • Garlic Powder
  • Garlic Granules
  • Tomato Powder
  • Banana Powder
  • Mango Powder
  • Moringa Powder
  • Ginger Powder
  • Beetroot Powder
  • Spinach Powder
  • Mixed Vegetable Powders
  • Soup Mixes
  • Seasoning Premixes
  • Instant Food Ingredients

Participant Assignment

  • Regional Raw Material Mapping
  • Market Survey for B2B & B2C Products
  • One To One Discussion On Assignments Completed

MONTH 2: Understanding Various Dehydration Processes (Virtual & Offline)

Module 1: Raw Material Assessment

  • Maturity Index
  • Sorting
  • Grading
  • Washing
  • Peeling
  • Slicing Standards

Module 2: Pretreatment Techniques

  • Blanching
  • Sulphitation
  • Citric Acid Treatment
  • Salt Treatment
  • Colour Retention Methods

Module 3: Dehydration Techniques & Benefits

  • Tray Drying
  • Air Velocity
  • Temperature Profiles
  • Loading Density
  • Solar Dehydration
  • Passive Solar Dryers
  • Forced Solar Dryers
  • Heat Pump Dryers
  • Energy Efficient Drying
  • Freeze Drying
  • Product Applications
  • Cost Economics
  • Vacuum Drying
  • Premium Product Processing

Module 4: Product Manufacturing

  • Onion & Garlic Flakes
  • Fruit & Vegetable Powders
  • Granules, Dry Leaves & Flowers
  • Herbs & Spices Raw Materials

Module 5: Packaging Practical

  • Moisture Barrier Packaging
  • Vacuum Packaging
  • Nitrogen Flushing

Module 6: 3 Days Offline Practicals at Industries in Pune

Participants Assignments

  • Product Selection
  • Packaging Selection
  • Market Selection

MONTH 3: Technology Selection & Product Development (Virtual)

Module 1: Detailed Unit Setup Study

  • Tray Dryers
  • Tunnel Dryers
  • Belt Dryers
  • Freeze Dryers
  • Spray Drying
  • Vacuum Dryers
  • Heat Pump Dryers

Module 2: Product Development

  • Shelf life of final product
  • Hygroscopic Behaviour
  • Particle Size Analysis
  • Product Standardization
  • Moisture, Nutrition Tests

Participant Assignment

  • Final Technology Selection
  • Product Development Plan
  • One to One Discussion on Unit Setup

MONTH 4: Industrial Exposure & Market Validation (Offline)

4 Days / 3 Nights (Accommodation & Stay Included)

Industrial Visits in Gujarat

  • Onion Dehydration Unit
  • Fruit Dehydration Unit
  • Spray Drying Facility
  • Freeze Drying Facility

Market Visits in Gujarat

  • APMC Market at Ahmedabad
  • Wholesale Ingredient Market at Mahuva
  • Packaging Market Visits at Vadodara

Offline Interaction Sessions

  • Food Manufacturers
  • Ingredient Buyers
  • Exporters
  • Private Label Companies

Participant Assignments

  • Buyer Database
  • Supplier Database
  • Raw Material Sourcing Network
  • Market Validation Report

MONTH 5: Project Report Preparation & Business Setup (Virtual)

Module 1: Technical Project Report (TPR)

  • Production Capacity Planning
  • Drying Load Calculations
  • Utility Requirements
  • Electrical Load Planning
  • Water Requirement Planning
  • Layout Planning

Module 2: Detailed Project Report (DPR)

  • Machinery Costing
  • Working Capital
  • Manpower Planning
  • Revenue Projections
  • Break-even Analysis
  • Profitability Analysis

Module 3: Government Support & Bank Loan

  • PMFME
  • PMEGP
  • Mudra
  • MSME Registration
  • FSSAI Licensing
  • GST Registration
  • Udyam Registration

Module 4: Vendor Connect Sessions

  • Machinery Manufacturers
  • Packaging Suppliers
  • Cold Storage Providers
  • Laboratory Testing Agencies

Practical Assignments

  • DPR Ready
  • TPR Ready
  • Funding Plan Ready

MONTH 6: Launch Preparation & Entrepreneur Transformation (Offline)

3 Days & 2 Nights at Nashik

Day 1: Achievement Motivation Training (AMT)

  • Entrepreneurial Leadership
  • Decision Making Under Uncertainty
  • Business Discipline
  • Execution Excellence

Day 2: One-to-One Counselling Sessions

  • Product Selection
  • Technology Choice
  • Financial Plan
  • Market Strategy
  • Launch Readiness

Day 3: Market Launch Readiness

  • B2B Strategy
  • B2C Strategy
  • Export Strategy
  • Digital Marketing
  • E-Commerce Preparation
  • Process & Systems
  • Team Building

Participants Deliverables

  • Business Launch Ready
  • One-to-One Mentorship Support

Real Stories of our Alumni

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Post-Program Launch Vendor Network Support

Post-Program Launch Vendor Network Support

  • Machine Procurement Assistance
  • Plant Layout Guidance
  • Vendor Negotiation Support
  • Label & Packaging Design
  • FSSAI & Compliance Support
  • Amazon Listing Setup
  • IndiaMART Lead Generation Setup
  • Export Documentation Guidance
  • Buyer Introduction Support
  • Digital Marketing Implementation

Note: Accommodation & Stay is included throughout the program. Transportation to be borne by participants.

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