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AGRI UDAAN Food and Agribusiness Accelerator 8.0 at a-IDEA

by a-IDEA, ICAR-NAARM

AGRI UDAAN is a dynamic Food and Agribusiness Accelerator program designed specifically for start-ups supported by NABARD. Organized by a-IDEA, ICAR-NAARM, the program aims to empower innovative start-ups in the agribusiness sector by providing them with necessary resources, mentorship, and funding pathways to scale their ventures successfully. **Program Offerings:** * Strategic Mentoring: Tailored business mentorship focused on market validation and investor readiness. * Case-study based

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About this scheme

AGRI UDAAN is a dynamic Food and Agribusiness Accelerator program designed specifically for start-ups supported by NABARD. Organized by a-IDEA, ICAR-NAARM, the program aims to empower innovative start-ups in the agribusiness sector by providing them with necessary resources, mentorship, and funding pathways to scale their ventures successfully.
**Program Offerings:**
* Strategic Mentoring: Tailored business mentorship focused on market validation and investor readiness.
* Case-study based learning.
* Stakeholder Networking: Direct engagement with farmer networks, FPOs, corporates, and government programs.
* Pitching for Funds: Grant-connect facilitation and Demo Day exposure to institutional investors.
**Focus Areas:**
* Agriculture, Food Technology, and Agri Mechanization.
* Animal Husbandry, Dairy, and Fisheries/Aquaculture.
* Precision/Smart Farming, Agri-Biotechnology, and Agri-Fintech.
* Supply Chain Management, Waste to Value, Renewable Energy, and Agri-inputs.

Who can apply

  • Scale-up stage start-ups in the Agri, Food and Allied sectors.
  • Start-ups focused on developing innovative products or services.
  • Start-ups with a dedicated full-time core team.
  • Start-ups that have customer-validated products or services.
  • Start-ups that have gained market traction with their developed products or services.
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Applications are submitted directly with a-IDEA, ICAR-NAARM, in your own name. Share a few details and we will point you to the official application portal and help you prepare a complete submission.

Free. IncorpX provides assistance for preparation; selection rests with a-IDEA, ICAR-NAARM.

Frequently asked questions

How much funding does AGRI UDAAN Food and Agribusiness Accelerator 8.0 at a-IDEA provide?

AGRI UDAAN Food and Agribusiness Accelerator 8.0 at a-IDEA provides support amount varies. The exact amount sanctioned depends on the proposal and the evaluation by the program authority.

Is AGRI UDAAN Food and Agribusiness Accelerator 8.0 at a-IDEA currently accepting applications?

Closed on Dec 31, 2025. Always confirm the current window with the program authority before preparing your application.

Does AGRI UDAAN Food and Agribusiness Accelerator 8.0 at a-IDEA 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.

Important disclaimer

IncorpX is a private platform operated by a private company. It is not a government department, agency or official portal, and it is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or acting on behalf of any government body or of any organisation, incubator, accelerator, investor or partner listed in this directory. All program names, logos and trademarks are the property of their respective owners and are used for identification only.

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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