AgriNext Startup Innovation Grant by Kerala Startup Mission
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Quick Answer
Supports agri-tech startups with grant funding (up to ₹25,00,000) and incubation to pilot climate-resilient solutions, connecting them with farmers and FPOs under Kerala's K-CRVAMP project.
- Funding amount
- Up to ₹25L
- Funding type
- Grant
- Provider
- Kerala Startup Mission
- Application deadline
- Closed
- Location
- Kerala
Results & next round
Applications for this round closed on 31 December 2025. The organiser has not published a selection list that we can verify yet.
Selections for this programme are announced by Kerala Startup Mission. Official links are listed under Sources below.
We update this page when results are published, and when the next round opens.
About this grant
AgriNext is a flagship initiative under the Kerala Climate Resilient Agri Value Chain Modernization Project (K-CRVAMP), a collaboration between the Government of Kerala and the World Bank. The Startup Innovation subcomponent, led by Kerala Startup Mission (KSUM), aims to support 150 agri-tech startups with funding and incubation. The objective is to help commercialize products and integrate them into the agri-value chain by connecting them with over 40,000 farmers and agri-enterprises. The program promotes innovation, sustainability, and grassroots-centered, climate-smart solutions.
Eligibility
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Grant providers
Kerala Startup Mission (KSUM) is the Government of Kerala's nodal agency for entrepreneurship development and incubation, and the body that implements the Kerala Technology Startup Policy. It was founded in 2006, having started as T-TBI, a business incubation centre set up by…
Learn moreBenefits & Funding
- Amount
- Up to ₹25L
- Fund type
- Grant
What You Get
Grant funding of up to ₹25,00,000 and incubation support to help startups pilot, refine, and commercialize their solutions.
Application Process
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Fill online application form
Provide startup and founder details including name, email, phone, location, and current stage of startup.
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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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See the questions before you start
Download every question this programme's application form asks, so you can prepare your answers offline before opening the portal.
- 3
Line up your documents
Keep every document from the checklist ready in one folder. Missing docs are the #1 reason applications get bounced.
- 4
Submit on the official portal
Use the official application link and verify all details before final submission.
- 5
Follow up
Reach out 5–7 days after submitting to confirm receipt and ask about the review timeline.
Sources
Data on this page is compiled from official program and provider references.
