FundingRs. 10 lakh to Rs. 30 lakh
Equity-free Idea Logistics & Mobility
ClosesJun 15, 2026
Closed Grant Equity-free Students
SOP (Student Orientation Programme)
by Agri Food Business Incubation Centre (AFBIC), IIT Kharagpur
Grant up to Rs. 4L for West Bengal-based student innovators with agri-ideas.
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- Student founders in agritech at idea or early-product stage, open to West Bengal incubation.
About this scheme
The Student Orientation Programme (SOP) 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 student innovators working on technology or business ideas in agriculture, food, and allied sectors.
Selected students receive grant-in-aid of up to Rs. 4 lakh after the AFBIC selection, training, and performance evaluation process. The programme provides technical and business mentoring along with networking opportunities through IIT Kharagpur's Agricultural and Food Engineering department and AFBIC's agripreneur ecosystem.
SOP is open to student founders from West Bengal or to ventures originating from West Bengal. The grant is non-dilutive: AFBIC does not take equity. Cohort 3.0 applications close on 30 May 2026.
Who can apply
- Student innovator with a technology or business idea in agri-food or allied sectors
- Either the student founder must be from West Bengal, or the idea/venture must be originating from West Bengal
- Open to individual student applicants and student teams
Eligible entity types: Individual Innovator
Benefits & funding
Headline support
Up to Rs. 4 lakh
- 4 lakh in non-dilutive grant-in-aid for student innovators in the agri-food space.
- Selected students also receive technical and business mentoring along with networking opportunities into AFBIC's agripreneur ecosystem and the IIT Kharagpur faculty network.
Documents checklist 3
- Student ID Card
- Detailed Project Proposal / Business Plan
- Team Resumes (if applicable)
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Official application
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Applications are submitted directly with Agri Food Business Incubation Centre (AFBIC), IIT Kharagpur, 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.
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Open the official applicationFrequently asked questions
Who is eligible to apply for SOP?
Student innovators with a technology or business idea in agriculture, food, or allied sectors, where either the student founder is from West Bengal or the idea is originating from West Bengal.
How much funding can a selected student receive?
Up to Rs. 4 lakh as non-dilutive grant-in-aid, disbursed after the AFBIC selection, training, and performance evaluation process.
Do I need a registered company?
No. SOP is designed for student innovators and supports individuals or student teams without requiring a registered entity at application time.
What support is offered beyond funding?
Technical and business mentoring along with networking opportunities through AFBIC and IIT Kharagpur's Agricultural and Food Engineering department.
What is the application deadline?
30th May 2026 is the last date to apply for AFBIC IIT Kharagpur Cohort 3.0.
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