FundingRs. 10 lakh to Rs. 30 lakh
Equity-free Idea Logistics & Mobility
ClosesJun 15, 2026
Closed Grant Equity-free Students
MANAGE-CIA RKVY-RAFTAAR Student Orientation Program (SOP) Cohort 15
Grant up to Rs. 4L for students with agri-innovation ideas
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- Students and individual agripreneurs at the idea stage seeking RKVY-RAFTAAR orientation.
About this scheme
The Student Orientation Program (SOP) under the RKVY-RAFTAAR initiative, implemented by the MANAGE Centre for Innovation and Agripreneurship (CIA), is designed to support students in transforming innovative agribusiness ideas into viable prototypes, products, or services. This program plays a foundational role in nurturing early-stage entrepreneurial talent by equipping participants with both technical and business-oriented capabilities.
The SOP provides a structured pathway for students to validate their ideas through a combination of mentorship, hands-on training, and exposure to real startup environments. Selected participants undergo an intensive mentoring and internship experience with startups in agriculture and allied sectors. This immersion allows them to understand market dynamics, operational challenges, and strategic decision-making processes critical to building a sustainable agribusiness.
Following successful completion of the orientation phase, participants are given the opportunity to pitch their ideas for grant-in-aid support of up to Rs. 4 lakh. This financial assistance is intended to help convert early-stage ideas into tangible prototypes or minimum viable products. The funding can cover key activities such as product development, validation, and initial market testing.
The program also contributes to building a pipeline of innovation-driven entrepreneurs in the agriculture sector by encouraging students to consider entrepreneurship as a viable career path. It integrates ecosystem support through mentorship, incubation exposure, and access to domain experts, thereby strengthening the overall agritech innovation landscape in India.
Who can apply
- Applicants must be students with an innovative idea in the agribusiness sector
- The idea should be based on technology, process, service, or business platforms
- The idea must aim to improve efficiency in agriculture or allied sectors
- Applicants must have an initial business plan or proposal
- Open to individuals proposing early-stage ideas (no startup incorporation required)
Eligible entity types: Individual Innovator
Official application
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Open the official applicationFrequently asked questions
How much funding does MANAGE-CIA RKVY-RAFTAAR Student Orientation Program (SOP) Cohort 15 provide?
MANAGE-CIA RKVY-RAFTAAR Student Orientation Program (SOP) Cohort 15 provides up to Rs. 4 lakh. The exact amount sanctioned depends on the proposal and the evaluation by the program authority.
Is MANAGE-CIA RKVY-RAFTAAR Student Orientation Program (SOP) Cohort 15 currently accepting applications?
Closed on Mar 31, 2026. Always confirm the current window with the program authority before preparing your application.
Does MANAGE-CIA RKVY-RAFTAAR Student Orientation Program (SOP) Cohort 15 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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