How to Apply for UDAY - Pre-seed Stage Program at ICAR-CIRCOT R-ABI

The selection process for the UDAY program involves several distinct stages: - Pre-screening: Applicants undergo an initial pre-screening conducted by Knowledge Partners (KPs) or Agri Business Incubators (RABIs). This step is for initial training and assessment. - RIC Round I: Following one month of training, pre-seed and seed stage startups are selected during the first round of the Review and Incubation Committee (RIC). - Release of Funds: The initial instalment of funds, or a single instalment for pre-seed stage startups, is then disbursed to the selected ventures. - Incubation Workshop: Participants are required to attend a 15-day intensive incubation workshop. - SIC Recommendation: The Startup Incubation Committee (SIC) provides a final recommendation for funding and sets key milestones for the incubated startups. - Review: Regular meetings of the Review and Incubation Committee (RIC) are held to address any issues or challenges faced by the startups throughout their incubation period.