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Startup-specific scheme · Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare

Innovation & Agri-Entrepreneurship Program (RKVY)

Open nowChecked 3 October 2026

Agri-startup programme under RKVY runs through 5 Knowledge Partners and 24 RKVY Agri-Business Incubators (R-ABIs), which run their own cohort calls (e.g., IIT BHU cohort 9 and IIT Kanpur in 2026): up to ₹5 lakh pre-seed and up to ₹25 lakh seed grant. Apply through the R-ABI call on agristartup.gov.in.

Amount
Up to ₹25 lakh
Type of support
Grant, Incubation
Best for
Ideation, Prototype / PoC, Seed / Early-Stage
Who can apply
DPIIT-recognised startups, Early-stage startups
Go to the official portalSource: DPIIT playbook p. 49

The Innovation & Agri-Entrepreneurship Program (RKVY) supports agri-startups with funding, mentorship, and incubation so they can develop innovative farming solutions and strengthen the agricultural sector.

Who can apply?
  • DPIIT-recognised startups.
What do you get?
  • Pre-seed support up to ₹5 lakh and seed-stage support up to ₹25 lakh via R-ABIs.
  • Provides grant-in-aid, incubation and mentoring support to eligible agri startups.
How to apply

Visit https://agristartup.gov.in/ to apply

Objectives

To promote innovation and agripreneurship by providing financial support and nurturing the incubation ecosystem. To strengthen infrastructure in agriculture and allied areas.

Key links

Deadlines, amounts and windows change. Check the official portal before you apply.

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