Agri INVO Startup Agri-Business Incubation Program
by ANGRAU Agri Innovation Foundation
Agri INVO is the Startup Agri-Business Incubation Program (SAIP) implemented by the ANGRAU Poshan Incubator under the RKVY-RAFTAAR Agribusiness Incubation Scheme, funded and supported by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Government of India. The program provides seed-stage grant-in-aid support to agri-startups that have developed a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) based on innovative solutions, processes, products, services, or business models in agriculture and allied sectors. The
About this scheme
Agri INVO is the Startup Agri-Business Incubation Program (SAIP) implemented by the ANGRAU Poshan Incubator under the RKVY-RAFTAAR Agribusiness Incubation Scheme, funded and supported by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Government of India.
The program provides seed-stage grant-in-aid support to agri-startups that have developed a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) based on innovative solutions, processes, products, services, or business models in agriculture and allied sectors. The objective is to help startups convert MVPs into market-ready offerings and scale their operations efficiently.
Selected incubatees receive financial assistance of **up to Rs. 25 lakhs** for startups with a minimum viable product, based on genuine project requirements. This support is complemented by incubation services such as expert mentoring, access to laboratories, intellectual property services, shared office facilities, and structured incubation workshops. The program also provides additional financial assistance to rural women-led startups and aims to accelerate market entry, enhance investment readiness, and ensure long-term business viability.
Who can apply
- The applicant must be a registered legal entity in India.
- The startup must qualify as an Indian startup as per DPIIT notification and should not be an Indian subsidiary of a foreign company or MNC.
- The startup must have a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) ready.
- Startups that have already received grant-in-aid funding from any central or state government body are not eligible.
- A startup once supported under this seed-stage program will not be eligible to apply again for subsequent rounds.
- Only full-time agripreneurs are accepted under this program.
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How much funding does Agri INVO Startup Agri-Business Incubation Program provide?
Agri INVO Startup Agri-Business Incubation Program provides up to Rs. 25 lakh. The exact amount sanctioned depends on the proposal and the evaluation by the program authority.
Is Agri INVO Startup Agri-Business Incubation Program currently accepting applications?
Closed on Jan 17, 2026. Always confirm the current window with the program authority before preparing your application.
Does Agri INVO Startup Agri-Business Incubation Program take equity?
No. This program is listed as equity-free, which means the funding does not dilute your shareholding. Review the official terms for any debt or convertible components.
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