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Agri-Tech Grant Scheme
by Department of Agricultural Marketing & Agri Business, Government of Tamil Nadu
The Agri-Tech Grant Scheme supports innovative Agri-Tech startups in Tamil Nadu through financial assistance aimed at fostering development and scaling. The scheme offers two funding tiers: * Up to Rs. 10 lakh for early-stage startups developing agricultural innovations. * Up to Rs. 25 lakh for startups seeking market expansion in the agriculture sector. The program focuses on solutions in crop, livestock, and fisheries domains. Startups working on ready-to-eat products are specifically
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- DPIIT-recognised Tamil Nadu agritech startups with low profitability.
About this scheme
The Agri-Tech Grant Scheme supports innovative Agri-Tech startups in Tamil Nadu through financial assistance aimed at fostering development and scaling.
The scheme offers two funding tiers:
* Up to Rs. 10 lakh for early-stage startups developing agricultural innovations.
* Up to Rs. 25 lakh for startups seeking market expansion in the agriculture sector.
The program focuses on solutions in crop, livestock, and fisheries domains. Startups working on ready-to-eat products are specifically excluded from the scheme.
This initiative is implemented by the Department of Agricultural Marketing & Agri Business, Government of Tamil Nadu, with StartupTN as the ecosystem partner.
Who can apply
- Startup must have DPIIT certificate and headquartered in Tamil Nadu.
- Should be a registered Private Limited Company, LLP, or Partnership firm.
- Average profit in the last three years must be less than Rs. 5 lakh.
- Must be working on innovation, development, or improvement of agricultural products or processes.
- Startup should not be formed by splitting or reconstructing an existing business.
- No pending dues or blacklisting by Government agencies.
- At least 51% shareholding must be held by Indian promoters.
- Startups working on ready-to-eat products are **not** eligible.
Eligible entity types: LLP, Partnership, Private Limited
Benefits & funding
Headline support
Rs. 10 lakh to Rs. 25 lakh
- Financial assistance up to Rs.
- 10 lakh for early-stage Agri-Tech startups and up to Rs.
- 25 lakh for those seeking market expansion, fostering development and scaling.
Official application
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Open the official applicationFrequently asked questions
How much funding does Agri-Tech Grant Scheme provide?
Agri-Tech Grant Scheme provides rs. 10 lakh to Rs. 25 lakh. The exact amount sanctioned depends on the proposal and the evaluation by the program authority.
Is Agri-Tech Grant Scheme currently accepting applications?
Applications currently closed. Always confirm the current window with the program authority before preparing your application.
Does Agri-Tech Grant Scheme 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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This directory is compiled from publicly available official sources and is provided for general information only. It does not constitute legal, financial, tax or professional advice. Funding amounts, eligibility criteria, required documents, deadlines and availability are determined by each program authority and change with every cycle, so the details shown here may be incomplete or out of date. Always confirm the current terms on the official program source before you apply or take any decision.
IncorpX charges no fee for the information in this directory and does not collect, process, lodge or submit any application on your behalf. Applications are made by you, in your own name, directly with the respective program authority. IncorpX provides assistance only for application preparation and for related registrations such as company incorporation, DPIIT recognition, MSME (Udyam) and GST. Eligibility, approval, disbursement and selection rest solely with the respective program authority, and IncorpX makes no representation or guarantee as to any outcome.
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