Agripreneurship Orientation Programme (AOP) - Cohort 14 under PM-RKVY
Under RKVY-RAFTAAR (Remunerative Approaches for Agriculture and Allied sector Rejuvenation) by IEF of CCSNIAM
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Quick Answer
Pre-seed stage agri-entrepreneurship grant program offering up to ₹5 Lakhs, mentorship, and incubation support under PM-RKVY.
- Funding amount
- Up to ₹5 Lakhs
- Funding type
- Grant
- Provider
- IEF of CCSNIAM
- Application deadline
- Closed
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
Results & next round
Applications for this round closed on 31 July 2026. The organiser has not published a selection list that we can verify yet.
Selections for this programme are announced by IEF of CCSNIAM. Official links are listed under Sources below.
We update this page when results are published, and when the next round opens.
About this grant
The Innovation and Entrepreneurship Foundation (IEF) of CCSNIAM invites applications for Cohort 14 under the Innovation and Agri-Entrepreneurship Programme (PM-RKVY — Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana), supported by the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Government of India. This specific track is the Agripreneurship Orientation Programme (AOP) targeting pre-seed stage agri-businesses.
Programme Details:
- Track: Agripreneurship Orientation Programme (Pre-Seed Stage)
- Cohort: 14
- Under: PM-RKVY Innovation and Agri-Entrepreneurship Programme
- Supported by: Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Government of India
- Incubator: IEF of CCSNIAM (Innovation and Entrepreneurship Foundation of CCS National Institute of Agricultural Marketing)
- Funding: Up to ₹5 Lakhs (500,000 INR), non-repayable government grant, no equity taken
- Target: Aspiring entrepreneurs with agri-business ideas at pre-seed stage (idea/early prototype)
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Grant providers
The Innovation and Entrepreneurship Federation (IEF) is the agri-business incubation arm of the Ch. Charan Singh National Institute of Agricultural Marketing (CCS NIAM), Jaipur — a premier national institute set up by the Government of India in 1988 under the Ministry of…
Learn moreBenefits & Funding
- Amount
- Up to ₹5 Lakhs
- Fund type
- Grant
- Equity
- Equity-free
- Repayment
- Non-repayable
What You Get
Receive up to ₹5 Lakhs in non-repayable government grant funding, with no equity taken. Selected applicants will also benefit from comprehensive mentorship from industry experts, dedicated business development support, valuable networking opportunities, and access to the full incubation ecosystem to guide them in building innovative agri-business ventures from scratch.
- Bootstrap friendly
- Yes
Application Process
- 1
Apply Online
Submit your application through the official portal with your agri-business idea.
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- 1
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- 2
See the questions before you start
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- 3
Line up your documents
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- 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Agripreneurship Orientation Programme (AOP)?
The AOP is a pre-seed stage program under the PM-RKVY Innovation and Agri-Entrepreneurship Programme, supported by the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Government of India. It aims to support aspiring entrepreneurs with agri-business ideas.
What kind of financial support is provided?
Selected applicants can receive up to ₹5 Lakhs (INR 500,000) as a non-repayable government grant. No equity will be taken in your venture.
Who is eligible to apply?
Aspiring Indian entrepreneurs with transformative agri-business ideas at the pre-seed stage (idea/early prototype) are eligible. You do not need to be an incorporated company to apply.
What is the application deadline for Cohort 14?
The last date to apply for Cohort 14 is 31 July 2026.
Sources
Data on this page is compiled from official program and provider references.
