Innovation and Agri-Entrepreneurship Programme (RKVY-RAFTAAR)

Last checked 11 Oct 2026 against the official scheme page. Terms and dates can change, so confirm on the official site before you apply.

Up to Rs 5 lakh (idea/pre-seed) and up to Rs 25 lakh (seed stage)

Funding available

Grant-in-aid for agriculture and allied-sector startups, routed through Knowledge Partners and RKVY Agribusiness Incubators (R-ABIs). Each incubator runs its own cohort calls with separate windows.

Eligibility Criteria

Agri and allied-sector startups, DPIIT-recognised per the Startup India playbook, applying to a specific R-ABI cohort call. Each incubator sets its own criteria and dates.

What You Get

Grant-in-aid
Incubation and mentoring through R-ABIs
Training by Knowledge Partners

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Quick Facts

Governing Body: Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
Ministry / Dept: MoA&FW
Level: Central Government
Status: Ongoing

Startup Stage

IdeationValidation

Target Sectors

AgricultureAllied sectors

DPIIT Recognition Required

This scheme requires your startup to be DPIIT-recognised under the Startup India programme.

How to get DPIIT recognition →