ANKURAN - R-ABI Agri-Entrepreneurship Orientation Program — Eligibility Criteria

The ANKURAN program is designed for farmers, students, and young individuals based in Uttar Pradesh. Applicants must be developing innovative ideas in the agriculture and allied sectors, specifically at the idea stage with a Technology Readiness Level (TRL) of 2 or higher.

Key eligibility requirements include:

• Completion of a mandatory one-month Agri-Entrepreneurship Orientation Program.
• Demonstration of consistent progress throughout the program.
• Not already receiving grants for the identical project from other Government of India ministries.
• While initial application is possible without a registered entity, funding recipients must establish a legal entity such as a Private Limited Company, LLP, or Partnership firm.

ANKURAN - R-ABI Agri-Entrepreneurship Orientation Program is open to startups at the idea stage working in agri food rural. The programme is targeted at startups registered in Uttar Pradesh. Applicants should be registered as private limited, llp and partnership.