Open innovation challenge for growth-stage enterprises in agritech, climate, and rural development.
About IFAD
IFAD, the International Fund for Agricultural Development, is a specialised United Nations agency founded in 1977 and based in Rome. It grew directly out of the 1974 World Food Conference and operates as an international financial institution centred on rural people, working to lift their food security, nutrition, and incomes through a mix of loans, grants, and technical assistance to developing countries for farm development and rural poverty reduction.
Its delivery runs through partnerships, with governments, NGOs, private firms, and rural communities, on programmes that bolster smallholder agriculture, build climate resilience, and open up markets for rural producers. India has hosted several such projects, spanning rural livelihoods, tribal development, agricultural value chains, and community-managed natural resources across a number of states.
Agritech startups, social enterprises, and bodies working on rural livelihoods, smallholder farming, food security, and climate-resilient agriculture in developing economies stand to benefit, and Indian ventures in farm value chains, rural fintech, and farmer-facing technology can engage through IFAD-backed programmes and funding windows. It is online at ifad.org.
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Frequently asked questions
What funding programs does IFAD run?
IFAD currently has 1 program listed in this directory, including Moonshots for Development (M4D) Open Innovation Challenge. Each program page covers the funding amount, eligibility and application process.
Is IFAD a government organisation?
IFAD is listed as a foundation / csr. It is not a government body, and its programs follow the organisation's own selection process.
How do I evaluate whether a IFAD 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 IFAD and provides assistance for application preparation, document organisation and prerequisite registrations such as incorporation, DPIIT recognition, MSME and GST.
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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.
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