AI & AgriTech Innovation Center - Track 1: Discovery & Ideation
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Quick Answer
A seed fund track under the Maha Agri-AI Policy 2025-2029, offering up to ₹40 lakhs for early-stage AI/AgriTech prototypes and ideas.
- Funding amount
- Up to ₹40L
- Funding type
- Grant
- Provider
- Government of Maharashtra
- Application deadline
- Closed
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
Results & next round
Applications for this round closed on 15 December 2025. The organiser has not published a selection list that we can verify yet.
Selections for this programme are announced by Government of Maharashtra. 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 AI & AgriTech Innovation Center, launched under the Maha Agri-AI Policy 2025–2029 by the Government of Maharashtra, aims to integrate Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, and frontier digital technologies across the agricultural value chain.
Track 1, 'Discovery & Ideation', is designed to accelerate innovation at the earliest stages by supporting novel ideas and prototypes leveraging AI and data technologies to solve key agricultural challenges. This track encourages out-of-the-box innovations and first-time agritech entrants.
Support Offered:
- Seed funding or grants for research and prototyping.
- Funding: Up to ₹40 Lakhs.
- Mentorship and technical guidance to refine solutions.
- Access to datasets, sandboxes, and resources from the MahaAgri-AI Center.
- Expected Outcome: A validated prototype or concept ready for piloting.
Eligibility
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Grant providers
The Government of Maharashtra runs one of India's most comprehensive state-level startup ecosystems. The Maharashtra State Innovation and Startup Policy provides a structured framework for nurturing entrepreneurship through seed funding, mentorship, incubation support, and…
Learn moreBenefits & Funding
- Amount
- Up to ₹40L
- Fund type
- Grant
What You Get
Seed funding or grants up to ₹40 Lakhs for research and prototyping. Additional support includes mentorship, technical guidance, and access to datasets, sandboxes, and resources from the MahaAgri-AI Center.
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
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the maximum funding amount?
Up to ₹40 Lakhs.
Who can apply to this track?
Innovators, startups, or researchers from public research institutions with early-stage projects (concept, PoC, or MVP not yet tested in real-world conditions) are eligible.
What is the expected outcome after the track?
A validated prototype or concept ready for piloting.
Besides funding, what other support is offered?
Mentorship and technical guidance to refine solutions, as well as access to datasets, sandboxes, and resources from the MahaAgri-AI Center.
Sources
Data on this page is compiled from official program and provider references.
