AgriFood Startup Seed Camp
A programme by Agri. & Food Business Incubator
A one-month hybrid incubation programme for early-stage agrifood startups, run by AIC Anand Foundation at AAU, Anand.
At a glance
| Best for | Early-stage agrifood startups and innovators from across India |
|---|---|
| Stage | Idea – MVP |
| Duration | 1 month |
| Format | Hybrid |
| Cost | Free |
About AgriFood Startup Seed Camp
AgriFood Startup Seed Camp is the flagship incubation programme of AIC Anand Foundation. It takes early-stage innovators, entrepreneurs, students, researchers and startups in agriculture, food systems and allied sectors.
What you get
- Structured training in startup fundamentals, product validation, business models, market strategy and investment readiness
- Mentoring from domain experts, entrepreneurs and industry mentors
- Access to the incubation workspace, university labs and testing facilities
- Help with accessing government and innovation funding schemes
Who can apply
- Early-stage startups, innovators with prototypes or MVPs, students and researchers with commercialisable technologies, and food-processing and agri-tech founders
- Startups from across India, provided a key founder attends in-person sessions in Anand
How selection works: open calls are announced two to three times a year. Applications are reviewed and shortlisted startups are invited to pitch.
How to apply: through the F6S link on the incubator's Application Form page.
Where to apply
Other Agri. & Food Business Incubator programmes
- Prasoon (RKVY seed-stage funding)Seed-stage funding for agri-startups that have completed the AgriFood Seed Camp, under the RKVY Innovation and Agripreneurship Programme.
- Pallav (RKVY pre-seed funding)Idea and pre-seed funding for startups that complete the AgriFood Seed Camp, under the RKVY Innovation and Agripreneurship Programme.
- Agripreneurship Mentor Development ProgrammeA seven-day residential certificate course for mentors, faculty and professionals in agriculture and allied sectors. The only dated run on the page was in June 2024.