AIP (Agri-Startup Incubation Programme)
By Agri Food Business Incubation Centre (AFBIC), IIT Kharagpur
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Quick Answer
Grant up to ₹25L for West Bengal-based agri-startups at MVP/expansion stage.
- Funding amount
- Up to ₹25L
- Funding type
- Grant
- Application deadline
- Closed
- Location
- West Bengal
- Registrations needed
- Private Limited company registration
Results & next round
Applications for this round closed on 10 August 2026. The organiser has not published a selection list that we can verify yet.
Selections for this programme are announced by Agri Food Business Incubation Centre (AFBIC), IIT Kharagpur. 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 Agri-Startup Incubation Programme (AIP) is run by the Agri-Food Business Incubation Centre (AFBIC) at IIT Kharagpur under the RKVY-RAFTAAR program of the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Govt. of India. It backs agri-food startups that have moved past the idea stage and are at MVP, beta, or expansion stage of their product or service.
Selected startups receive grant-in-aid of up to ₹25 lakh, disbursed after the selection, training, and performance evaluation process. The programme also provides one month of online mentorship and a 15-day on-campus incubation workshop at IIT Kharagpur, giving founders structured exposure to the institute's Agricultural and Food Engineering department, domain experts, and AFBIC's agri-startup network.
AIP is designed for West Bengal–linked ventures working in agriculture, food processing, and allied sectors. The grant is non-dilutive: AFBIC does not take equity. Cohort 3.0 applications close on 30 May 2026.
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Grant providers
The Agri Food Business Incubation Centre at IIT Kharagpur, known as AFBIC, is an innovation and agripreneurship cell that supports agribusiness incubation. It is set up under the RKVY-RAFTAAR scheme of the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, and the Agricultural and…
Learn moreBenefits & Funding
- Amount
- Up to ₹25L
- Fund type
- Grant
- Equity
- Equity-free
- Repayment
- Non-repayable
What You Get
Up to ₹25 lakh in non-dilutive grant-in-aid, disbursed by AFBIC after selection and milestone-based performance evaluation. Selected startups also get one month of online mentorship and a 15-day on-campus incubation workshop at IIT Kharagpur, plus access to the institute's domain experts, lab infrastructure, and the wider AFBIC agri-startup network.
- Duration
- 2 months
- Application fee
- Free
Timelines & Process
Application Fee
Free
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
Submit on the official portal
Use the official application link and verify all details before final submission.
- 4
Follow up
Reach out 5–7 days after submitting to confirm receipt and ask about the review timeline.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible to apply for AIP?
Startups at MVP, beta, or expansion stage of their product or service, where either the founder is from West Bengal or the startup is originating from West Bengal.
How much funding can a selected startup receive?
Up to ₹25 lakh as non-dilutive grant-in-aid, disbursed by AFBIC after the selection, training, and performance evaluation process.
Does AFBIC take equity in selected startups?
No. AIP is a grant-in-aid programme under RKVY-RAFTAAR; AFBIC does not take equity.
What support do incubatees get beyond funding?
One month of online mentorship and a 15-day on-campus incubation workshop at IIT Kharagpur, plus access to the institute's domain experts and AFBIC's network.
What is the application deadline for Cohort 3.0?
30th May 2026 is the last date to apply for AFBIC IIT Kharagpur Cohort 3.0.
Sources
Data on this page is compiled from official program and provider references.
