CIRCOT SHITIJ 2.0 – New Horizon in Farm Mechanisation and Post-Harvest Technology National Incubation Programme (2026-27)
ICAR-CIRCOT R-ABI द्वारा
अपनी पात्रता जांचें
साइन अप करें और हम आपको बताएंगे कि आपका स्टार्टअप इस ग्रांट के लिए योग्य है या नहीं।
त्वरित उत्तर
SHITIJ 2.0 is a national-level incubation programme by ICAR-CIRCOT, offering intensive incubation, mentorship, and funding connections for innovators and startups in Farm Mechanisation and Post-Harvest Technology.
- फंडिंग राशि
- अलग-अलग
- फंडिंग प्रकार
- अनुदान
- प्रदाता
- ICAR-CIRCOT R-ABI
- आवेदन की अंतिम तिथि
- बंद
- स्थान
- भारत में पंजीकृत स्टार्टअप्स के लिए खुला
Results & next round
Applications for this round closed on 28 July 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.
इस ग्रांट के बारे में
The CIRCOT SHITIJ 2.0 National Incubation Programme, spearheaded by ICAR-CIRCOT, Mumbai, under the aegis of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research's National Agricultural Innovation Fund (NAIF), represents a significant initiative to foster agricultural innovation across India. Operating through a Hub & Spoke Model, with ICAR-CIRCOT as the central hub and seven other ICAR institutes serving as regional spokes, the program aims to identify, nurture, and accelerate innovative ideas and early-stage startups. It specifically targets solutions in the critical sectors of Farm Mechanisation and Post-Harvest Technology. These areas are vital for enhancing agricultural productivity, reducing post-harvest losses, and improving farmer incomes in India. The programme is designed to provide comprehensive support, transforming promising concepts into market-ready solutions that address real-world agricultural challenges. By leveraging the extensive scientific and technological expertise within the ICAR network, SHITIJ 2.0 seeks to create a robust ecosystem for agritech innovation, contributing to the modernization and sustainability of Indian agriculture.
Innovators and entrepreneurs are guided through a structured pathway that emphasizes technology validation, business model refinement, and strategic market access. The program's distributed 'Hub & Spoke' structure ensures broad regional outreach and tailored support, capitalizing on the unique strengths and research focus areas of each participating ICAR institute. This collaborative approach facilitates localized problem-solving while operating under a unified national vision for agricultural advancement.
पात्रता
देखें कि आप पात्र हैं या नहीं
पूरी पात्रता शर्तें — संस्था प्रकार, स्टेज, क्षेत्र, फाउंडर प्रोफ़ाइल और पंजीकरण आवश्यकताएं — साथ ही इस प्रोग्राम के लिए आपकी फ़िट। देखने के लिए साइन अप करें।
अनुदान प्रदाता
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 moreIncubation partner
ICAR-Central Institute of Agricultural Engineering (CIAE), BhopalBhopal · Madhya Pradesh · India
Incubation partner
ICAR-National Institute of Natural Fibre Engineering and Technology (NINFET), KolkataWest Bengal · India
लाभ और फंडिंग
- फंड प्रकार
- अनुदान
- इक्विटी
- इक्विटी-मुक्त
- चुकौती
- गैर-चुकौती
आपको क्या मिलेगा
Participants benefit from a two-month intensive incubation programme, designed to refine their innovative ideas and early-stage prototypes into market-ready solutions. This equity-free support includes one-to-one guidance from experienced ICAR scientists and industry experts, ensuring robust technology validation and field testing support. Startups receive comprehensive assistance in business model development, commercialization strategies, and market linkages, along with crucial Intellectual Property (IP), licensing, and regulatory guidance. A significant advantage is the funding connect facilitated with various government grants, private investors, and financial institutions, helping startups secure necessary capital. Additionally, the program provides virtual incubation services for pan-India access, complemented by physical access to incubation facilities and technical infrastructure at the Hub and Spoke institutes, fostering a conducive environment for innovation and growth.
- अवधि
- 2 महीने
- बूटस्ट्रैप अनुकूल
- हाँ
समयसीमा और प्रक्रिया
चयन प्रक्रिया
The selection process for CIRCOT SHITIJ 2.0 is structured to identify the most promising innovations in Farm Mechanisation and Post-Harvest Technology. Initially, applications are subjected to a preliminary screening by regional experts at the designated Spoke Institutes, ensuring alignment with program objectives and basic eligibility criteria. Subsequently, a centralized Startup Selection Committee, constituted and overseen by the Hub Institute (ICAR-CIRCOT, Mumbai), will review the screened applications. This committee comprises ICAR scientists, industry experts, and innovation ecosystem leaders who evaluate proposals based on innovation, technical feasibility, market potential, team capability, and potential impact on the agricultural sector. Shortlisted applicants may be invited for a presentation or interview round to further assess their ideas and readiness for incubation. The final selection aims to build a cohort of diverse and high-potential startups ready to benefit from the intensive two-month program.
आवेदन प्रक्रिया
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Apply Online
Submit your application through the official online portal by the stated deadline.
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आवेदन कैसे करें
ड्राफ़्ट से वितरण तक चार चरण — हर चरण में एक कार्रवाई।
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अपना आवेदन ड्राफ़्ट करें
ग्रांट ट्रैकर के अंदर फ़ॉर्म भरें — AI आपके पिछले उत्तरों का उपयोग करके हर उत्तर का ड्राफ़्ट बनाता है, ताकि आपको खाली पन्ने से शुरुआत न करनी पड़े।
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शुरू करने से पहले प्रश्न देखें
इस कार्यक्रम के आवेदन फ़ॉर्म में पूछे जाने वाले सभी प्रश्न डाउनलोड करें, ताकि पोर्टल खोलने से पहले आप अपने उत्तर ऑफ़लाइन तैयार कर सकें।
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अपने दस्तावेज़ तैयार करें
चेकलिस्ट के हर दस्तावेज़ को एक ही फ़ोल्डर में तैयार रखें। दस्तावेज़ों की कमी आवेदन खारिज होने का सबसे बड़ा कारण है।
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आधिकारिक पोर्टल पर जमा करें
आधिकारिक आवेदन लिंक का उपयोग करें और अंतिम रूप से जमा करने से पहले सभी विवरण सत्यापित करें।
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फ़ॉलो अप करें
जमा करने के 5–7 दिन बाद प्राप्ति की पुष्टि और समीक्षा समयरेखा के बारे में पूछने के लिए संपर्क करें।
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले प्रश्न
What is the primary focus of the CIRCOT SHITIJ 2.0 program?
The program primarily focuses on identifying, nurturing, and accelerating innovative ideas and early-stage startups in the domains of Farm Mechanisation and Post-Harvest Technology to improve efficiency, sustainability, value addition, and income generation in agriculture.
Who is eligible to apply for this incubation program?
Innovators, early-stage startups, entrepreneurs, students, researchers, and MSMEs from across India are eligible. Applicants must have a proof-of-concept, prototype, or Minimum Viable Product (MVP) relevant to Farm Mechanisation or Post-Harvest Technology.
Does this program provide direct financial funding?
While the program itself does not directly disburse cash, it offers significant 'funding connect' services. This includes facilitating introductions to government grants, private investors, and financial institutions to help startups secure external funding.
What kind of support can applicants expect during the incubation period?
Participants will receive two months of intensive incubation, one-to-one mentorship from ICAR scientists and industry experts, technology validation and field testing support, business model development, commercialization guidance, IP and regulatory advice, industry networking, and access to incubation facilities.
Is physical relocation required for participating in the program?
No, physical relocation is not strictly required. The program offers virtual incubation services for startups across India. However, access to incubation facilities and technical infrastructure is available, implying physical presence might be an option for certain activities like lab work or field testing.
What are the key application stages and timeline?
Applications must be submitted online by July 28, 2026. Following an initial screening, shortlisted candidates will proceed to a selection committee meeting in early August, with final results announced by August 20, 2026. The two-month training is scheduled from September 1 to October 31, 2026.
स्रोत
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