a-IDEA, Technology Business Incubator of NAARM
AGRI UDAAN is a Food & Agribusiness Accelerator organized by a-IDEA, Technology Business Incubator of NAARM, supported by Dept. of Science & Technology. GoI. The Program focuses o…
a-IDEA, Technology Business Incubator of NAARM at a glance
| Address | Hyderabad, India |
|---|---|
| Programmes | 2 standing programmes |
| Official website | aidea.naarm.org.in/agri-udaan |
Programmes they run
Standing programmes at a-IDEA, Technology Business Incubator of NAARM, separate from the funding calls above.
SIDBI SEED of a-IDEA Agri-Innovation Seed Fund
Grant schemeProvides funding support up to ₹1 Crore for early-stage agri and allied startups.
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Focuses on Post-Harvest Technologies, Food Technology, Supply & Value Chain, Agri-FinTech, Value Addition & Aquaculture, Animal Husbandry, Farm Machinery. Eligible startups must be early-stage (PoC / MVP to early commercialization) with a scalable technology/solution, an a-IDEA incubated startup or ready for incubation, a DPIIT-recognized Indian Private Limited company (under 10 years), with minimum 51% Indian ownership and must not have previously received SIDBI seed funding from other incubators.
BIRAC BIG Grant
Grant schemeOffers equity-free grant-in-aid funding up to ₹50 Lakhs for 18 months to establish proof of concept.
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Eligibility includes startups (Pvt Ltd / LLP) incorporated for less than 5 years, represented by a Project Leader, with an in-house R&D facility or incubated at an incubator. Focus areas are Agriculture and Allied Sectors, Clean Energy, Agri Mechanisation, Animal Husbandry, Waste Management, Food Technology, Soil, Water, GIS & Remote Sensing, Agri-Bio Technology, Precision/Smart Farming, Fisheries. It involves a 4-tier selection process.
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Official approvals this incubator holds.
About a-IDEA, Technology Business Incubator of NAARM
a-IDEA is the Technology Business Incubator of ICAR-NAARM, focused on accelerating agri and allied startups. It provides strategic capital and ecosystem backing to early-stage ventures with scalable technology or solutions. The incubator offers grant funding through established programs, supporting innovations in areas such as Post-Harvest Technologies, Food Technology, Supply & Value Chain, Agri-FinTech, Value Addition & Aquaculture, Animal Husbandry, Farm Machinery, and Precision/Smart Farming. Startups engaging with a-IDEA may be required to be incubated by the organisation or another partner incubator, and typically need to be DPIIT-recognized Indian Private Limited companies.
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Frequently asked questions about a-IDEA, Technology Business Incubator of NAARM
What does a-IDEA, Technology Business Incubator of NAARM do?
a-IDEA is the Technology Business Incubator of ICAR-NAARM, focused on accelerating agri and allied startups. It provides strategic capital and ecosystem backing to early-stage ventures with scalable technology or solutions.
Where is a-IDEA, Technology Business Incubator of NAARM located?
a-IDEA, Technology Business Incubator of NAARM is located at Hyderabad, India.
What programs does a-IDEA, Technology Business Incubator of NAARM run?
a-IDEA, Technology Business Incubator of NAARM runs SIDBI SEED of a-IDEA Agri-Innovation Seed Fund and BIRAC BIG Grant.
Is a-IDEA, Technology Business Incubator of NAARM government recognised?
a-IDEA, Technology Business Incubator of NAARM holds the following recognitions and affiliations: SIDBI Agri-Innovation Seed Fund.
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