Government Scheme

RKVY-RAFTAAR Idea/Pre-seed Grant

Idea stage grant up to ₹5 Lakh & 2-month agri-entrepreneurship residency for converting agri concepts into prototypes

Idea Stage Agri Grant

Idea Grant

Up to ₹5 Lakh

90% grant (10% founder share)

Stipend During Residency

₹10,000 / mo

Monthly allowance for 2 months

Focus Track

Idea / Pre-seed

Concept to functional MVP

Administered By

Ministry of Agriculture

R-ABI Network

About RKVY-RAFTAAR Idea/Pre-seed Grant

The RKVY-RAFTAAR Idea / Pre-seed Stage Grant (commonly known as the Agripreneurship Orientation Program) is an early-stage catalyst initiative managed by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Government of India.

Targeted at aspiring agri-innovators, farm graduates, and early-stage entrepreneurs, the scheme provides up to ₹5 Lakhs in non-dilutive grant-in-aid (covering 90% of prototype development costs with a 10% founder share) to convert novel agricultural ideas into functional prototypes.

Prior to grant sanction, selected applicants undergo a 2-month intensive Agripreneurship Orientation Programme at an accredited R-ABI, during which they receive a monthly sustenance stipend of ₹10,000 per month.

The curriculum provides hands-on exposure to agricultural technology, rural customer validation, intellectual property, financial planning, and mentorship from ICAR scientists and successful agritech founders.

Key Features & National Incentives

Non-Dilutive Prototype Grant

Direct financial grant of up to ₹5 Lakhs covering 90% of total MVP creation and testing expenditure.

Monthly Sustenance Stipend

₹10,000/month stipend provided during the mandatory 2-month residential/hybrid orientation program.

Access to ICAR & Uni Labs

Free usage of agricultural biotechnology labs, farm machinery workshops, and greenhouse trial facilities.

Scientific Advisory Support

Direct technical mentorship from senior agricultural scientists and agronomists across ICAR institutes.

Zero Equity Surrender

Retain 100% equity and ownership of the resulting intellectual property and business entity.

Graduation to ₹25 Lakh Seed Grant

Direct fast-track qualification route to the ₹25 Lakh RKVY-RAFTAAR Seed Stage Funding.

Who Can Apply? (Eligibility Criteria)

Eligibility Rule 1

Any Indian citizen with an innovative idea, technology, or business model in agriculture and allied sectors.

Eligibility Rule 2

Individual innovators, agricultural graduates, students, rural youth, and early-stage founders.

Eligibility Rule 3

Applicants must be willing to pursue the venture full-time and commit to the 2-month training program.

Eligibility Rule 4

Must be willing to contribute 10% co-share of the total project budget upon incorporation.

Eligibility Rule 5

The proposed innovation must address challenges in farming, horticulture, dairy, fisheries, or post-harvest handling.

Eligibility Rule 6

Women innovators and candidates from rural areas receive affirmative preference in selection.

Key Benefits & Value Proposition

Benefit 1

Up to ₹5 Lakhs grant to build and test initial farm prototypes without personal financial debt.

Benefit 2

₹20,000 total stipend during the 2-month training period to offset living and travel costs.

Benefit 3

World-class grounding in agricultural business models, supply chain logistics, and rural marketing.

Benefit 4

Practical field trials with real farmers and cooperatives across agro-climatic zones.

Benefit 5

Establishment of formal corporate entity with full incubation support at top agricultural universities.

Benefit 6

Direct stepping stone to subsequent institutional seed funding.

Required Documents Checklist

Applicant KYC Documents (Aadhaar Card, PAN Card).

Educational Qualification Certificates (Degree / Diploma / School Certificate).

Brief Project Concept Note describing the agricultural problem, innovative solution, and target market.

Itemized Prototype Cost Breakdown for the ₹5 Lakh grant.

Self-Declaration of Commitment to full-time venture building.

Applicant Bank Account Passbook Copy / Cancelled Cheque.

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