PRASFUTAN - R-ABI Seed Stage Funding for Agriculture Startups
Under RKVY-RAFTAAR (Remunerative Approaches for Agriculture and Allied sector Rejuvenation) by RKVY-RAFTAAR Agri-Business Incubator (R-ABI), IIT (BHU) Varanasi
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Quick Answer
Non-dilutive seed grant up to 25L (85% funding) for MVP-stage agri startups at R-ABI incubators.
- Funding amount
- Up to ₹25 Lakhs
- Funding type
- Grant
- Application deadline
- Closed
- Location
- Uttar Pradesh
Results & next round
Applications for this round closed on 15 June 2026. The organiser has not published a selection list that we can verify yet.
Selections for this programme are announced by RKVY-RAFTAAR Agri-Business Incubator (R-ABI), IIT (BHU) Varanasi. Official links are listed under Sources below.
We update this page when results are published, and when the next round opens.
About this grant
PRASFUTAN (Product to Market Stage) is RKVY-RAFTAAR's seed-stage funding component for startups with a minimum viable product working in agriculture and allied sectors. Administered through Regional Agri-Business Incubators (R-ABIs), it provides non-dilutive grant support of up to 25 lakh (capped at 85% of project cost) to help ventures scale operations from product launch to market viability.
The program requires a minimum 2-month residency at an R-ABI, during which startups receive incubation facilities, lab testing and certifications, training, and intensive mentoring. Upon demonstrating consistent progress, selected startups advance to seed funding - enabling them to invest in product optimization, market access, and operational scaling.
Grant disbursement follows a milestone-linked structure across three tranches (40%, 40%, 20%), tied to achievement milestones and completion of each phase. The program caps support at a maximum of 20 startups per R-ABI to ensure hands-on oversight. Beyond funding, grantees access R-ABI's Demo Day for investor pitches, market access facilitation, and network connections to accelerate fundraising from angels, VCs, and commercial lenders.
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Grant providers
Provider
RKVY-RAFTAAR Agri-Business Incubator (R-ABI), IIT (BHU) VaranasiVaranasi · Uttar Pradesh · India
The RKVY-RAFTAAR Agri-Business Incubator (R-ABI) at IIT (BHU) Varanasi is a government-funded agri-business incubator on the Indian Institute of Technology (BHU) campus in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare sanctioned it in January 2019…
Learn moreBenefits & Funding
- Amount
- Up to ₹25 Lakhs
- Fund type
- Grant
- Equity
- Equity-free
- Repayment
- Non-repayable
What You Get
Non-dilutive grant of up to ₹25 lakh (capped at 85% of project cost), released in three milestone-linked tranches (40%, 40%, 20%). Includes a minimum 2-month residency at R-ABI with lab testing, certifications, training, and intensive mentoring. Post-grant support covers Demo Day access for investor pitches, market facilitation, and connections to angels, VCs, and commercial lenders.
- Disbursement
- Tranched
- Bootstrap friendly
- Yes
Timelines & Process
Selection Process
Applicants submit a project proposal, business plan, and financial projections via Google Form. After a minimum 2-month residency at R-ABI, the RIC evaluates business performance before recommending to the Regional Committee. Final approval comes from the Nodal Division, Ministry of Agriculture, with the first tranche released upon execution of a legal agreement.
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
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Sources
Data on this page is compiled from official program and provider references.
