ARAMBH - Student Program at ICAR-CIRCOT R-ABI
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Quick Answer
Grant-in-aid program for student entrepreneurs from Maharashtra and Goa in agriculture and allied sectors to develop proof of concept, with funding up to ₹4,00,000.
- Funding amount
- Up to ₹4L
- Funding type
- Grant
- Provider
- ICAR-CIRCOT R-ABI
- Application deadline
- Closed
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
Results & next round
Applications for this round closed on 31 January 2026. The organiser has not published a selection list that we can verify yet.
Selections for this programme are announced by ICAR-CIRCOT R-ABI. 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 ARAMBH program, or Student Entrepreneurship program, is offered under the ICAR-CIRCOT RKVY-RAFTAAR Agri Business Incubator (R-ABI).
It is designed to support student startups at the ideation stage. This grant-in-aid helps agri-startups receive funding to translate their innovative ideas into a Proof of Concept (PoC), providing the initial boost needed for entrepreneurial success.
The call is specifically for entrepreneurs from Maharashtra & Goa working in agriculture and allied sectors.
Eligibility
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Full eligibility criteria — entity type, stage, sector, founder profile and registration requirements — plus your fit for this program. Sign up to view.
Grant providers
CIRCOT R-ABI is the RKVY-RAFTAAR Agri Business Incubator run by ICAR-CIRCOT, the Central Institute for Research on Cotton Technology, on its campus at Adenwala Road, Matunga East, Mumbai. The RKVY Division of the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare designated CIRCOT as…
Learn moreBenefits & Funding
- Amount
- Up to ₹4L
- Fund type
- Grant
What You Get
Grant-in-aid up to ₹4,00,000 to translate innovative ideas into a Proof of Concept (PoC) from the ideation stage.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can apply for the ARAMBH program?
Student entrepreneurs who are undergraduate students or above, working in agriculture and allied sectors, and from the states of Maharashtra and Goa.
What is the maximum grant amount offered?
The program provides grant-in-aid up to ₹4,00,000.
What stage of startup does ARAMBH support?
It supports startups at the ideation stage, helping them develop a Proof of Concept (PoC).
Is the ARAMBH program currently accepting applications?
No, the program is currently closed. The application form (for the 2025 cycle) states it is no longer accepting responses.
Sources
Data on this page is compiled from official program and provider references.
