Central government ministry running RKVY-RAFTAAR to support agri-startups with grants up to INR 25 lakh, incubation through 24 R-ABIs, and agripreneurship training.
Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare has no programs open right now — see past programs below, or check back soon.
Recently closed — many run again, so they're worth tracking for the next cohort.
Equity-free grant up to ₹25 lakh for registered agri-startups with an MVP or market-ready product, coupled with incubation support.
The NGRAIN: Agripreneurship Program offers grants up to ₹25 Lakhs for agripreneurs and startups focused on millet innovation.
The NSTEP – Student Innovation & Entrepreneurship program offers grant funding up to ₹4 Lakh for students, supported by the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare.
The NEST: Startup Training Program, offered by the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, provides grants of up to ₹5,00,000 to support startups.
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