National Hub for One Health Innovation
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Quick Answer
CSR grant up to ₹5 lakh for startups and entrepreneurs innovating in food/feed nutrition, animal health, and sustainable bioprocessing, supported by Kemin Industries South Asia.
- Funding amount
- Up to ₹5 Lakhs
- Funding type
- Grant
- Provider
- Venture Center
- Application deadline
- Closed
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
Results & next round
Applications for this round closed on 4 July 2026. The organiser has not published a selection list that we can verify yet.
Selections for this programme are announced by Venture Center. Official links are listed under Sources below.
We update this page when results are published, and when the next round opens.
About this grant
Venture Center is accepting applications for the Kemin CSR call under the National Hub for One Health Innovation. Some of the biggest challenges in food systems, animal health and sustainable manufacturing are waiting for breakthrough solutions. If you are building science-led innovations in food, feed & nutrition, animal health, or bioprocessing and sustainable ingredients, this could be the opportunity that helps take your idea further.Through the National Hub for One Health Innovation, supported by Kemin Industries South Asia, Venture Center is inviting applications for CSR grants of up to ₹5 lakh to help promising startups and entrepreneurs accelerate innovation with real-world impact.
Eligibility
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Grant providers
Venture Center is a not-for-profit technology business incubator in Pune, hosted by CSIR's National Chemical Laboratory (NCL) on its 100-acre Innovation Park. Registered legally as Entrepreneurship Development Center, it is sector agnostic but concentrates on science-based…
Learn moreBenefits & Funding
- Amount
- Up to ₹5 Lakhs
- Fund type
- Grant
- Equity
- Equity-free
- Repayment
- Non-repayable
What You Get
The National Hub for One Health Innovation, supported by Kemin Industries South Asia, offers grant funding up to ₹5 lakh to promising startups and entrepreneurs. This opportunity aims to accelerate science-led innovations with real-world impact in critical areas like food, feed & nutrition, animal health, and bioprocessing & sustainable ingredients, helping take ideas further.
- Funding source
- CSR funded
- Bootstrap friendly
- Yes
Application Process
- 1
Submit Application
Fill out and submit the application form via the provided Google Forms link.
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How to apply
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- 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
See the questions before you start
Download every question this programme's application form asks, so you can prepare your answers offline before opening the portal.
- 3
Line up your documents
Keep every document from the checklist ready in one folder. Missing docs are the #1 reason applications get bounced.
- 4
Submit on the official portal
Use the official application link and verify all details before final submission.
- 5
Follow up
Reach out 5–7 days after submitting to confirm receipt and ask about the review timeline.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the maximum grant amount available?
Startups and entrepreneurs can receive up to ₹5 lakh in grant funding through this program.
What are the key focus areas for this grant opportunity?
The program focuses on science-led innovations in food, feed & nutrition, animal health, and bioprocessing & biomanufacturing of sustainable ingredients.
Who is eligible to apply for this grant?
Eligible applicants include startups and entrepreneurs actively working on science-led innovations within the specified focus areas.
What is the application deadline?
Applications are open from June 24, 2026, to July 4, 2026, until 5:30 PM IST.
Sources
Data on this page is compiled from official program and provider references.
