Connecting Aotearoa and Bharat through education, agriculture, technology, clean mobility, healthcare and dairy innovation.
India represents one of the world’s oldest civilisations combined with one of the fastest-growing modern economies. From innovation and education to culture, festivals, entrepreneurship and community values, Bharat offers immense opportunities for international cooperation.
Through ABEF, stronger connections are being developed between New Zealand and India across education, healthcare, agriculture, technology, sustainability, tourism and trade.
ABEF’s presence in major Indian cities enables direct facilitation of bilateral partnerships, business collaboration and community-focused initiatives.
Facilitated MOUs with institutions including JBIT and Uttarakhand Technical University in Dehradun to promote academic cooperation and skill development.
Partnered with the Government of Uttar Pradesh to establish India’s first Holistic Farming Centre of Excellence and connect farmers with the New Zealand market.
Enabled New Zealand’s Absolute IT to provide AI education and training in Indian schools and colleges, helping build future-ready digital skills.
Facilitated an EV bike joint venture between New Zealand and an Indian company, now having successfully completed design and testing.
Launched the Aotearoa Bharat Medical Project, allowing New Zealanders access to world-class treatment in India and supplying authentic herbal supplements to New Zealand.
Facilitating the transfer of New Zealand’s world-class dairy technology into India to modernise and improve sustainability in the dairy sector.
ABEF’s India presence supports engagement across northern, western, eastern, central and southern India.
ABEF supports institutions, businesses and communities seeking meaningful engagement between India and New Zealand.