AOP (Agripreneurship Orientation Programme)
By Agri Food Business Incubation Centre (AFBIC), IIT Kharagpur
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Quick Answer
Grant up to ₹5L for West Bengal-based agripreneurs at idea/prototype stage.
- Funding amount
- Up to ₹5 Lakhs
- Funding type
- Grant
- Application deadline
- Closed
- Location
- West Bengal
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 Agripreneurship Orientation Programme (AOP) 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 supports idea-stage and prototype-stage entrepreneurs working in agriculture, food, and allied sectors.
Selected agripreneurs receive grant-in-aid of up to ₹5 lakh after completing the AFBIC selection, training, and performance evaluation process. AOP also provides structured mentorship and market linkage support to help founders move from concept to a validated prototype.
The programme is open to founders from West Bengal or to ventures originating from West Bengal. 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
Overview The Agri Food Business Incubation Centre (AFBIC) at IIT Kharagpur is an agri-food incubator hosted within the institute's research ecosystem. Funded under the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare's RKVY-RAFTAAR Agri-Business Incubator (R-ABI) programme, the…
Learn moreBenefits & Funding
- Amount
- Up to ₹5 Lakhs
- Fund type
- Grant
- Equity
- Equity-free
- Repayment
- Non-repayable
What You Get
Up to ₹5 lakh in non-dilutive grant-in-aid for idea or prototype-stage agripreneurs. AFBIC also provides mentorship and market linkage support, helping founders validate the concept and build initial customer or partner traction.
- Application fee
- Free
Timelines & Process
Application Fee
Free
How to apply
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- 1
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- 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 AOP?
Idea-stage or prototype-stage entrepreneurs in agriculture, food, and allied sectors, where either the founder is from West Bengal or the venture is originating from West Bengal.
How much funding can be awarded?
Up to ₹5 lakh as non-dilutive grant-in-aid, disbursed after the AFBIC selection, training, and performance evaluation process.
Do I need a registered company to apply?
AOP is targeted at idea and prototype-stage founders, so registered company status is not strictly required at application time.
What support is offered beyond funding?
Mentorship and market linkage support to help validate the concept and connect with relevant partners and customers.
What is the application deadline?
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.
