PABI UDDAM Pre-Seed Programme 2026 by PAU Ludhiana
By Punjab Agri Business Incubator (PABI), Punjab Agricultural University
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Quick Answer
PABI's Agripreneurship Orientation Programme offering up to ₹5 lakh non-dilutive grant for innovative agri ideas.
- Funding amount
- Up to ₹5L
- Funding type
- Grant
- Application deadline
- Closed
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
Results & next round
Applications for this round closed on 31 May 2026. The organiser has not published a selection list that we can verify yet.
Selections for this programme are announced by Punjab Agri Business Incubator (PABI), Punjab Agricultural University. 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 UDDAM Programme is an Agripreneurship Orientation Programme organized by the Punjab Agri Business Incubator (PABI), a facility established in March 2019 at Punjab Agricultural University (PAU), Ludhiana. PABI operates under the RKVY-RAFTAAR scheme, a central Government of India initiative spearheaded by the Department of Agriculture, Cooperation & Farmer Welfare (DAC&FW) within the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare. RKVY-RAFTAAR aims to strengthen infrastructure and provide support to agri-startups. Leveraging PAU's deep expertise, PABI serves as a crucial regional hub for fostering innovation, with a track record of training over 250 startups, funding 92, and disbursing more than ₹11.5 crore in support.
This program targets individuals with innovative ideas in agriculture and allied sectors, guiding them through the pre-seed stage from concept to a working prototype. The objective is to empower innovators to translate groundbreaking ideas into tangible solutions for agricultural challenges.
Selected participants receive a non-dilutive grant-in-aid of up to ₹5 lakh. This funding is specifically earmarked for transforming innovative concepts into tangible prototypes, which can include a product, service, process, business platform, or business model. The grant is provided as a lump sum upon selection to facilitate immediate development.
Beyond monetary support, the UDDAM Programme offers comprehensive end-to-end incubation, encompassing critical assistance with market research and validation, business model development, and direct support for prototype creation and piloting. Innovators also gain valuable access to PAU's extensive network of farmers and field resources, crucial industry linkages, market connection opportunities, and the strong research and academic backing of Punjab Agricultural University.
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Grant providers
Provider
Punjab Agri Business Incubator (PABI), Punjab Agricultural UniversityLudhiana · Punjab · India
Punjab Agri Business Incubator, usually shortened to PABI, is the agri-business incubator at Punjab Agricultural University in Ludhiana. PAU was given the incubator in March 2019 under RKVY-RAFTAAR, the agri-business incubation component of the Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana run…
Learn moreBenefits & Funding
- Amount
- Up to ₹5L
- Fund type
- Grant
- Equity
- Equity-free
- Repayment
- Non-repayable
What You Get
The UDDAM Programme offers a non-dilutive grant-in-aid of up to ₹5 lakh for prototyping. This financial support is complemented by end-to-end incubation, mentorship for market research, business model development, and prototype piloting. Participants benefit from direct access to farmer networks through PAU, industry linkages, market connections, and academic backing from Punjab Agricultural University.
- Disbursement
- Lump Sum
- Application fee
- Free
Timelines & Process
Application Fee
Free
How to apply
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- 1
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- 2
See the questions before you start
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- 3
Line up your documents
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- 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.
Sources
Data on this page is compiled from official program and provider references.
