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Idea stage grant up to ₹5 Lakh & 2-month agri-entrepreneurship residency for converting agri concepts into prototypes
Idea Stage Agri Grant
90% grant (10% founder share)
Monthly allowance for 2 months
Concept to functional MVP
R-ABI Network
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.
Direct financial grant of up to ₹5 Lakhs covering 90% of total MVP creation and testing expenditure.
₹10,000/month stipend provided during the mandatory 2-month residential/hybrid orientation program.
Free usage of agricultural biotechnology labs, farm machinery workshops, and greenhouse trial facilities.
Direct technical mentorship from senior agricultural scientists and agronomists across ICAR institutes.
Retain 100% equity and ownership of the resulting intellectual property and business entity.
Direct fast-track qualification route to the ₹25 Lakh RKVY-RAFTAAR Seed Stage Funding.
Any Indian citizen with an innovative idea, technology, or business model in agriculture and allied sectors.
Individual innovators, agricultural graduates, students, rural youth, and early-stage founders.
Applicants must be willing to pursue the venture full-time and commit to the 2-month training program.
Must be willing to contribute 10% co-share of the total project budget upon incorporation.
The proposed innovation must address challenges in farming, horticulture, dairy, fisheries, or post-harvest handling.
Women innovators and candidates from rural areas receive affirmative preference in selection.
Up to ₹5 Lakhs grant to build and test initial farm prototypes without personal financial debt.
₹20,000 total stipend during the 2-month training period to offset living and travel costs.
World-class grounding in agricultural business models, supply chain logistics, and rural marketing.
Practical field trials with real farmers and cooperatives across agro-climatic zones.
Establishment of formal corporate entity with full incubation support at top agricultural universities.
Direct stepping stone to subsequent institutional seed funding.
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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