Meristems Student Grant-in-Aid Program
By ANGRAU Agri Innovation Foundation
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Quick Answer
A grant-in-aid program for students from Andhra Pradesh with innovative agri-ideas, offering up to ₹4 lakhs in funding along with training, mentoring, and incubation support.
- Funding amount
- Up to ₹3.99L
- Funding type
- Grant
- Application deadline
- Closed
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
Results & next round
Applications for this round closed on 17 January 2026. The organiser has not published a selection list that we can verify yet.
Selections for this programme are announced by ANGRAU Agri Innovation Foundation. 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 Meristems Student Grant-in-Aid Program is an agripreneurship orientation and support initiative run by the ANGRAU Poshan Incubator under the RKVY-RAFTAAR Agribusiness Incubation Scheme, funded and supported by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Government of India.
The program is aimed at students with innovative ideas or proof of concepts in agriculture and allied sectors who wish to build agri-startups as a career pathway. It offers a structured one-month training program combined with hands-on internship experience alongside other startups within the incubator ecosystem.
Selected students receive comprehensive support including mentoring, access to research laboratories, shared office facilities, intellectual property support, and product testing facilities. The program provides grant-in-aid of up to Rs. 4 lakhs to help participants convert their ideas into prototypes or market-ready products, thereby strengthening the pipeline of future agripreneurs in Andhra Pradesh.
Eligibility
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Grant providers
The ANGRAU Poshan Incubator is an agri-business incubator hosted by Acharya N.G. Ranga Agricultural University (ANGRAU) at its Regional Agricultural Research Station in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh. Its own website calls the unit the Agri Innovations and Entrepreneurship Development…
Learn moreBenefits & Funding
- Amount
- Up to ₹3.99L
- Fund type
- Grant
What You Get
Grant-in-aid of up to ₹4 lakhs to help participants convert their ideas into prototypes or market-ready products.
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 is eligible for this program?
Applicants must be students from Andhra Pradesh state with innovative ideas or proof of concept in agriculture or allied sectors, and must be interested in launching an agri-business venture. Only full-time agripreneurs are accepted. Applicants are not required to be registered under DPIIT.
What is the funding amount?
The program provides grant-in-aid of up to ₹4 lakhs.
Do I need to be a registered startup?
No, applicants are not required to be registered as startups under DPIIT guidelines.
Can I apply if my startup has already been supported by another RKVY-RAFTAAR incubator?
No, startups previously supported by any other RKVY-RAFTAAR Agribusiness Incubator are not eligible for subsequent rounds under the student category.
What kind of support is provided besides funding?
Selected students receive mentoring, access to research laboratories, shared office facilities, intellectual property support, and product testing facilities.
Sources
Data on this page is compiled from official program and provider references.
