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Incubator Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh Est. 2019

ANGRAU Agri Innovation Foundation

RKVY-RAFTAAR funded agri-innovation cell at ANGRAU Tirupati, running AGRI INVO and MERISTEMS incubation programs for agripreneurs.

3 programs listed

About ANGRAU Agri Innovation Foundation

ANGRAU Agri Innovations and Entrepreneurship Development (AIED) Cell was established in June 2019 at the Regional Agricultural Research Station, Tirupati, under Acharya N.G. Ranga Agricultural University (ANGRAU). Funded by RKVY-RAFTAAR (Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana), it promotes innovation and entrepreneurship in agriculture and allied sectors across Andhra Pradesh.

The cell runs two main programs: AGRI INVO, which supports startups with innovative products at the MVP stage ready for commercialization in agriculture and allied sectors, and MERISTEMS, which supports students in building ideas and prototypes for establishing their own agri-startups and becoming successful agripreneurs. The centre is now in its 9th cohort of the Agripreneurship program.

## Who Benefits

Agricultural graduates, student entrepreneurs, and early-stage agripreneurs in Andhra Pradesh seeking to commercialize agri-innovations. Startups with MVPs in agriculture and allied sectors looking for incubation support, market linkages, and mentorship from agricultural scientists and industry experts at a research-focused agricultural university.

Who they work with

Stages
Idea MVP / Prototype Early Revenue
Sectors
Agritech & Food

Programs by ANGRAU Agri Innovation Foundation 3

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Meristems Student Grant-in-Aid Program

by ANGRAU Agri Innovation Foundation

FundingUp to Rs. 4 lakh
Equity-free Idea MVP / Prototype

The Meristems Student Grant-in-Aid Program is an agripreneurship orientation and support initiative run 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 is aimed at students with innovative ideas or proof of concepts in agriculture and allied sectors who wish to build agri-startups as a career pathway. It offers a structured one-month training program

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Agri YOCH Agripreneurship Orientation Program

by ANGRAU Agri Innovation Foundation

FundingUp to Rs. 5 lakh
Equity-free Idea MVP / Prototype

Agri YOCH is an Agripreneurship Orientation Program (AOP) implemented by the ANGRAU Poshan Incubator under the RKVY-RAFTAAR Agribusiness Incubation Scheme, supported and funded by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Government of India. The program is designed to support individuals with innovative ideas or early prototypes in agriculture and allied sectors through a structured one-month orientation programme. Participants undergo mentoring-cum hands-on internship alongside

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Agri INVO Startup Agri-Business Incubation Program

by ANGRAU Agri Innovation Foundation

FundingUp to Rs. 25 lakh
Equity-free MVP / Prototype Early Revenue

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

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Frequently asked questions

What funding programs does ANGRAU Agri Innovation Foundation run?

ANGRAU Agri Innovation Foundation currently has 3 programs listed in this directory, including Meristems Student Grant-in-Aid Program, Agri YOCH Agripreneurship Orientation Program, Agri INVO Startup Agri-Business Incubation Program. Each program page covers the funding amount, eligibility and application process.

Is ANGRAU Agri Innovation Foundation a government organisation?

ANGRAU Agri Innovation Foundation is listed as a incubator. It is not a government body, and its programs follow the organisation's own selection process.

How do I evaluate whether a ANGRAU Agri Innovation Foundation program fits my startup?

Start with the stages and sectors shown on this profile, then open the program pages for eligibility conditions and document checklists. If you want a structured view, send an enquiry below and an IncorpX advisor will walk you through fit and readiness.

Do I apply to these programs through IncorpX?

No. Applications are always submitted in your own name with the respective program authority. IncorpX is independent of ANGRAU Agri Innovation Foundation and provides assistance for application preparation, document organisation and prerequisite registrations such as incorporation, DPIIT recognition, MSME and GST.

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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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