AgriTech Acceleration Program 2026
By IIM Lucknow Enterprise Incubation Centre
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Quick Answer
₹1 lakh grant accelerator for AgriTech startups expanding in Uttar Pradesh
- Funding amount
- Up to ₹1 Lakhs
- Funding type
- Grant
- Application deadline
- Closed
- Location
- Uttar Pradesh
Results & next round
Applications for this round closed on 21 March 2026. The organiser has not published a selection list that we can verify yet.
Selections for this programme are announced by IIM Lucknow Enterprise Incubation Centre. 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 AgriTech Acceleration Program 2026 is a structured startup acceleration initiative led by the IIM Lucknow Enterprise Incubation Centre (IIML EIC) in partnership with Aavishkaar Foundation and Arohan. The program is designed to support high-potential AgriTech startups building scalable technology solutions for the agriculture ecosystem in India. Through a combination of grant funding, mentorship, and market access support, the program aims to accelerate startups that can drive productivity, sustainability, and innovation in Indian agriculture.
Selected startups participate in a three-month structured acceleration journey focused on product validation, market access, and business scaling. Up to 15 startups will receive grant support of ₹1 lakh along with mentorship from industry experts, investor connections, and support in refining their go-to-market strategy. The program also provides opportunities for pilot deployments, corporate partnerships, and a Demo Day where startups can showcase their solutions to investors and ecosystem stakeholders to unlock future fundraising opportunities.
Eligibility
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Grant providers
IIM Lucknow Enterprise Incubation Centre (IIML-EIC) Established in 2011 as a Section 8 company by IIM Lucknow, the Enterprise Incubation Centre (IIML-EIC) operates from IIM Lucknow's Noida campus in Sector 62. Supported by NSTEDB (DST) and the Uttar Pradesh State Government,…
Learn moreBenefits & Funding
- Amount
- Up to ₹1 Lakhs
- Fund type
- Grant
What You Get
Selected startups receive a ₹1 lakh grant — up to 15 startups are supported per cohort — as part of a three-month structured acceleration program. Beyond the cash support, the program includes mentorship from industry experts, investor connections, and hands-on help refining go-to-market strategy. Startups also get opportunities for pilot deployments and corporate partnerships, and can showcase their solutions at a Demo Day to investors and ecosystem stakeholders, positioning them to unlock future fundraising.
How to apply
Four steps from draft to disbursement — one action each.
- 1
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.
- 2
Submit on the official portal
Use the official application link and verify all details before final submission.
- 3
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.
