FundingRs. 10 lakh to Rs. 30 lakh
Equity-free Idea Logistics & Mobility
ClosesJun 15, 2026
Closed Grant Equity-free
AIP (Agri-Startup Incubation Programme)
by Agri Food Business Incubation Centre (AFBIC), IIT Kharagpur
Grant up to Rs. 25L for West Bengal-based agri-startups at MVP/expansion stage.
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- Non-student agritech startups at product or revenue stage, open to West Bengal incubation.
About this scheme
The Agri-Startup Incubation Programme (AIP) is run by the Agri-Food Business Incubation Centre (AFBIC) at IIT Kharagpur under the RKVY-RAFTAAR program of the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Govt. of India. It backs agri-food startups that have moved past the idea stage and are at MVP, beta, or expansion stage of their product or service.
Selected startups receive grant-in-aid of up to Rs. 25 lakh, disbursed after the selection, training, and performance evaluation process. The programme also provides one month of online mentorship and a 15-day on-campus incubation workshop at IIT Kharagpur, giving founders structured exposure to the institute's Agricultural and Food Engineering department, domain experts, and AFBIC's agri-startup network.
AIP is designed for West Bengal, linked ventures working in agriculture, food processing, and allied sectors. The grant is non-dilutive: AFBIC does not take equity. Cohort 3.0 applications close on 30 May 2026.
Who can apply
- Either the founder must be from West Bengal, or the startup must be originating from West Bengal
- Startup must be at MVP, beta, or expansion stage of its product or service
- Working in agriculture, food processing, or allied sectors
- Typically a registered company (private limited or LLP)
Eligible entity types: Private Limited, LLP
Benefits & funding
Headline support
Up to Rs. 25 lakh
- 25 lakh in non-dilutive grant-in-aid, disbursed by AFBIC after selection and milestone-based performance evaluation.
- Selected startups also get one month of online mentorship and a 15-day on-campus incubation workshop at IIT Kharagpur, plus access to the institute's domain experts, lab infrastructure, and the wider AFBIC agri-startup network.
Official application
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Open the official applicationFrequently asked questions
Who is eligible to apply for AIP?
Startups at MVP, beta, or expansion stage of their product or service, where either the founder is from West Bengal or the startup is originating from West Bengal.
How much funding can a selected startup receive?
Up to Rs. 25 lakh as non-dilutive grant-in-aid, disbursed by AFBIC after the selection, training, and performance evaluation process.
Does AFBIC take equity in selected startups?
No. AIP is a grant-in-aid programme under RKVY-RAFTAAR; AFBIC does not take equity.
What support do incubatees get beyond funding?
One month of online mentorship and a 15-day on-campus incubation workshop at IIT Kharagpur, plus access to the institute's domain experts and AFBIC's network.
What is the application deadline for Cohort 3.0?
30th May 2026 is the last date to apply for AFBIC IIT Kharagpur Cohort 3.0.
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