NABARD Rural Innovation Fund

Up to Rs 50 lakh (grant plus loan)

Funding available

NABARD supports innovative rural enterprises working in agriculture, allied sectors, and rural infrastructure. Provides low-interest loans and grants to startups solving real rural India problems.

Eligibility Criteria

NGOs, cooperatives, farmer producer organisations, and tech startups working in rural areas. Innovations must address agriculture, dairy, fisheries, rural finance, or rural infrastructure. Women-led enterprises get preference.

What You Get

Grant component up to Rs 5 lakh
Soft loan at below-market interest rates
NABARD network of rural banks for distribution
FPO linkage and farmer network access
Rural infrastructure pilot support

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Quick Facts

Governing Body: National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development
Ministry / Dept: NABARD
Level: Central Government
Status: Ongoing

Startup Stage

IdeationValidationEarly Revenue

Target Sectors

AgriTechRural FinanceDairy

Fisheries

Social Impact

Rural Infrastructure