Student Orientation Programme at ICAR-IVRI

The Student Orientation Programme at ICAR-IVRI is a grant initiative run by the ICAR-Indian Veterinary Research Institute (ICAR-IVRI) through its Rural-ABI (R-ABI). It supports student-driven innovations in agriculture, animal science, and allied fields, aiming to nurture creativity, entrepreneurship, and problem-solving abilities. Selected students receive up to ₹4 lakhs in financial assistance along with technical mentorship, training workshops, and incubation support. The program helps develop prototypes, understand business fundamentals, and engage with stakeholders across the agri-innovation ecosystem.

• Grant of up to ₹4 lakhs is provided in a single instalment.
• Open to undergraduate and postgraduate students with a valid student ID and NOC from their institution.
• Idea must be in agriculture, animal science, or allied fields.
• Includes a one-month training-cum-workshop and a 15-day incubation workshop post-funding.
• Only up to 4 students are selected per year.
• Technical mentorship and business proposal support are provided.

To apply for the Student Orientation Programme, you must:

• Be an Indian citizen.
• Propose an innovative idea relevant to agriculture, animal science, or allied sectors.
• Hold a valid student ID and obtain a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from your institution.
• Work toward Proof of Concept (PoC) or prototype before the final funding recommendation by the SIC.
• Be among the up to 4 students selected annually by IVRI R-ABI.

Student Orientation Programme at ICAR-IVRI is open to startups at any stage. It is open to startups registered anywhere in India.

Student Orientation Programme at ICAR-IVRI accepts applications on a rolling basis — there is no fixed cut-off date, so eligible startups can apply at any time. Because rolling programmes can pause without notice, confirm the window is still open on the official site before you start.

Selected students receive:

• Up to ₹4 lakhs in financial assistance, provided as a grant in a single instalment after final approval.
• Technical mentorship and guidance during the program.
• Access to training-cum-workshops and a 15-day incubation workshop after funding approval.
• Support to develop prototypes and understand business fundamentals.

Student Orientation Programme at ICAR-IVRI is offered by ICAR-Indian Veterinary Research Institute, a government body. As a government-backed grant, it is publicly funded and open to eligible startups across India. You can verify current details and timelines on the provider's official website before applying.

Applications are reviewed and shortlisted by IVRI R-ABI. Shortlisted candidates undergo a one-month training-cum-workshop, after which they present their progress and a business proposal before the Review and InCubation (RIC) committee. The RIC recommends or rejects candidate proposals to the Screening and Implementation Committee (SIC). The SIC conducts a final evaluation of these proposals, and only those approved by the SIC receive funding.

Before you apply to Student Orientation Programme at ICAR-IVRI, keep the following documents ready:

• A pitch deck or short business plan describing the problem, product and traction
• Company registration documents and PAN
• Founder identification (PAN / Aadhaar) and brief profiles
• Recent financial statements or projections
• Product details — a demo, prototype or working link if available

Exact requirements are confirmed on the official application portal — treat this as a preparation checklist.

Student Orientation Programme at ICAR-IVRI is best suited for startups in India seeking non-dilutive funding of ₹4L. If that describes your startup, review the eligibility criteria above before applying.