Agri-Tech Grant Scheme

Department of Agricultural Marketing & Agri Business, Government of Tamil Nadu

Details

Amount

₹10 lakh - ₹25 lakh

Provider

Department of Agricultural Marketing & Agri Business, Government of Tamil Nadu

Type

grant

About this Opportunity

The Agri-Tech Grant Scheme supports innovative Agri-Tech startups in Tamil Nadu through financial assistance aimed at fostering development and scaling.
The scheme offers two funding tiers:

  • Up to ₹10 lakh for early-stage startups developing agricultural innovations.
  • Up to ₹25 lakh for startups seeking market expansion in the agriculture sector.

The program focuses on solutions in crop, livestock, and fisheries domains. Startups working on ready-to-eat products are specifically excluded from the scheme.

This initiative is implemented by the Department of Agricultural Marketing & Agri Business, Government of Tamil Nadu, with StartupTN as the ecosystem partner.

Eligibility

  • Startup must have DPIIT certificate and headquartered in Tamil Nadu.
  • Should be a registered Private Limited Company, LLP, or Partnership firm.
  • Average profit in the last three years must be less than ₹5 lakh.
  • Must be working on innovation, development, or improvement of agricultural products or processes.
  • Startup should not be formed by splitting or reconstructing an existing business.
  • No pending dues or blacklisting by Government agencies.
  • At least 51% shareholding must be held by Indian promoters.
  • Startups working on ready-to-eat products are not eligible.

Application Process

  1. Download the application form from form.startuptn.in/AGF.
  2. Fill in the application and scan the completed documents.
  3. Email the scanned application to agrimarkstartuptech@gmail.com.
  4. For assistance, contact the District Deputy Director of Agriculture (Agri Business) in the respective district.
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