MANAGE-CIA RKVY-RAFTAAR Startup Agribusiness Incubation Program (SAIP) Cohort 15
Under RKVY-RAFTAAR (Remunerative Approaches for Agriculture and Allied sector Rejuvenation) by a-IDEA, ICAR-NAARM
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Quick Answer
Grant up to ₹25L for DPIIT agri startups with MVP
- Funding amount
- Up to ₹25 Lakhs
- Funding type
- Grant
- Provider
- a-IDEA, ICAR-NAARM
- Application deadline
- Closed
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
Results & next round
Applications for this round closed on 31 March 2026. The organiser has not published a selection list that we can verify yet.
Selections for this programme are announced by a-IDEA, ICAR-NAARM. 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 Startup Agribusiness Incubation Program (SAIP) under the RKVY-RAFTAAR scheme is a flagship funding and incubation initiative implemented by the MANAGE Centre for Innovation and Agripreneurship (CIA). The program is designed to support agri-based startups that have developed a minimum viable product (MVP) and are ready to move towards commercialization and scaling.
SAIP provides grant-in-aid funding of up to ₹25 lakh to eligible startups, enabling them to refine their products, conduct trials, launch into the market, and scale their operations. The funding is structured to support a wide range of business activities including product testing, marketing launch, intellectual property expenses, manpower, and operational costs. The program requires startups to contribute a portion of the project cost, ensuring commitment and shared risk.
The funding is disbursed in stages based on milestone achievements and performance evaluations. This structured disbursement ensures accountability and encourages startups to achieve defined growth targets. The program also includes incubation support through training and mentoring, helping startups strengthen their business strategies and operational capabilities.
A key feature of SAIP is its integration with government evaluation mechanisms. Startups are first assessed by the MANAGE incubation committee and subsequently evaluated by the RKVY-RAFTAAR Selection and Investment Committee for final funding approval. This multi-stage evaluation ensures that only high-potential startups receive support.
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Grant providers
a-IDEA is a Technology Business Incubator hosted inside ICAR-NAARM (the National Academy of Agricultural Research Management), on NAARM's campus in Rajendranagar, Hyderabad. It has run since 2014, working only with agriculture and allied-sector ventures. Its President is NAARM's…
Learn moreBenefits & Funding
- Amount
- Up to ₹25 Lakhs
- Fund type
- Grant
What You Get
Selected agri-startups get grant-in-aid up to ₹25 lakh to move an existing MVP toward commercialization and scale. The grant can cover product testing, market launch, intellectual property expenses, manpower, and operational costs; startups contribute a portion of the project cost themselves, sharing risk. Disbursement happens in stages, tied to milestone achievement and performance evaluations. Beyond money, the program provides incubation support including training and mentoring to strengthen business strategy and operations. Proposals are first assessed by the MANAGE incubation committee, then by the RKVY-RAFTAAR Selection and Investment Committee for final funding approval.
How to apply
Four steps from draft to disbursement — one action each.
- 1
Draft your application
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- 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.
Sources
Data on this page is compiled from official program and provider references.
