RKVY-RAFTAAR Agri-Startup (Innovation and Agripreneurship) Programme

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 (pre-seed); up to Rs 25 lakh (seed)

Funding available

Grant-in-aid to agri startups through RKVY-RAFTAAR Agribusiness Incubators, with up to Rs 5 lakh at pre-seed and up to Rs 25 lakh at seed stage. Each incubator runs its own application cohorts.

Eligibility Criteria

Agri and allied-sector startups selected by an R-ABI incubator; each incubator advertises its own requirements.

What You Get

Grant-in-aid in tranches
Incubation at agribusiness incubators

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Quick Facts

Governing Body: Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare (RKVY-RAFTAAR) via Knowledge Partners and R-ABIs
Ministry / Dept: Ministry of Agriculture
Level: Central Government
Status: Ongoing

Startup Stage

IdeationValidation

Target Sectors

AgricultureAllied sectors