Agri YOCH Agripreneurship Orientation Program
By ANGRAU Agri Innovation Foundation
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Quick Answer
A one-month orientation program for agripreneurs with mentoring, hands-on internship alongside startups, and an opportunity to pitch for a pre-seed grant of up to ₹5 lakh.
- Funding amount
- Up to ₹5L
- Funding type
- Grant
- Application deadline
- Closed
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
Results & next round
Applications for this round closed on 17 January 2026. The organiser has not published a selection list that we can verify yet.
Selections for this programme are announced by ANGRAU Agri Innovation Foundation. Official links are listed under Sources below.
We update this page when results are published, and when the next round opens.
About this grant
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 active startups, gaining practical exposure to business concepts, market strategies, industry challenges, and solution development.
After successful completion of the orientation programme, selected participants are provided an opportunity to pitch for pre-seed (idea stage) grant-in-Aid up to 5 lakh to convert their innovative ideas into prototypes or products. The program aims to build a strong pipeline of full-time agripreneurs and strengthen the agri-startup ecosystem in Andhra Pradesh.
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Grant providers
The ANGRAU Poshan Incubator is an agri-business incubator hosted by Acharya N.G. Ranga Agricultural University (ANGRAU) at its Regional Agricultural Research Station in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh. Its own website calls the unit the Agri Innovations and Entrepreneurship Development…
Learn moreBenefits & Funding
- Amount
- Up to ₹5L
- Fund type
- Grant
What You Get
Selected participants can receive grant-in-aid of up to ₹5,00,000 to convert their innovative ideas into prototypes or products.
Application Process
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Submit application
Applicants submit an initial business plan or proposal for their innovative idea.
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How to apply
Four steps from draft to disbursement — one action each.
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Draft your application
Answer the form inside the grant tracker — AI drafts each response using your past answers, so you're not starting from a blank page.
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Line up your documents
Keep every document from the checklist ready in one folder. Missing docs are the #1 reason applications get bounced.
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Submit on the official portal
Use the official application link and verify all details before final submission.
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Follow up
Reach out 5–7 days after submitting to confirm receipt and ask about the review timeline.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the duration of the orientation program?
The orientation program lasts for one month.
Who is eligible to apply?
Individuals with an innovative idea or early prototype in agriculture and allied sectors, who are willing to pursue full-time agripreneurship and have an initial business plan or proposal.
Can I apply if I already have a government grant for the same project?
No, startups already receiving grants or financial support from any other government source for the same project, product, or activity are not eligible.
What is the maximum grant amount available?
The maximum grant-in-aid is up to ₹5,00,000.
Who funds this program?
It is funded by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Government of India.
Sources
Data on this page is compiled from official program and provider references.
