Social Alpha Techtonic: Innovations for Agriculture and Rural Livelihoods

This scheme is closed: Stated application deadline 15 Nov 2025 has passed; winners were announced Dec 2025. Check the official page for any reopening.

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

Pilot funding up to Rs 50 lakh; market-access deployment funding up to Rs 2 crore; seed investment amount not stated

Funding available

Run with M. S. Swaminathan Research Foundation for science-led solutions for small and marginal farmers, with non-dilutive pilot and deployment funding plus possible seed investment. The 2025 round deadline has passed.

Eligibility Criteria

Individuals, groups and startups registered in India (or willing to register, with at least 51% Indian promoter holding), with developed ideas or prototypes; independent of any corporation or government body.