PABI UDDAM Pre-Seed Programme 2026 by PAU Ludhiana — Frequently Asked Questions

Selected participants receive a non-dilutive grant-in-aid of up to ₹5 lakh, paid as a lump sum upon selection to support prototype development.

The deadline for the PABI UDDAM Pre-Seed Programme 2026 is May 31, 2026.

The programme is open to students, youth, smart farmers, women, and any individual with an innovative idea in agriculture or allied sectors (e.g., food processing, animal husbandry, horticulture, rural technology, supply chain). No prior startup registration is needed.

No, the grant is non-dilutive—no equity is taken and no repayment is required. The funds must be used solely for developing a working prototype.

No, DPIIT or MSME registration is not required to apply. The programme is accessible to first-time founders and individual innovators.

Incubation includes assistance with market research and validation, business model development, prototype creation and piloting, plus access to PAU's farmer networks, industry linkages, market connections, and academic resources.

Applications are submitted online through the designated portal at https://pabipau.accubate.app/ext/form/23555/1/apply. You need to provide details about your innovative idea, agricultural impact, solution, team, and a plan for using the grant for prototyping.

The application requires information about your innovative idea, its agricultural impact, proposed solution, preliminary business model, team background, and a clear plan for utilizing the grant funds for prototype development.

The programme focuses on agriculture and allied sectors, including but not limited to food processing, animal husbandry, horticulture, rural technology, and supply chain management.

PABI UDDAM Pre-Seed Programme 2026 by PAU Ludhiana is offered by Punjab Agri Business Incubator (PABI), Punjab Agricultural University, a government body. It is provided as non-dilutive funding.