Pallav — idea and pre-seed support
A programme by AIC Anand Foundation
Idea and pre-seed stage support under the RKVY Innovation and Agripreneurship Programme, for Seed Camp startups building a first prototype.
At a glance
| Best for | Seed Camp startups at idea or pre-seed stage |
|---|---|
| Stage | Idea – Prototype |
| Cost | Free |
| Grant support | For selected startups. A place in the programme does not by itself guarantee a grant. |
| Run with | Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Government of India |
About Pallav — idea and pre-seed support
Pallav is the earlier of the incubator's two funding tracks under the national RKVY Innovation and Agripreneurship Programme. It backs agripreneurs turning an idea, technology, service, product or business platform into a working prototype, a proof of concept or an early market-ready solution. Teams that hit their milestones here can go on to be considered for the seed-stage track.
Who can apply
- Startups that have completed the one-month agripreneurship seed camp at the incubator.
- You must stay actively enrolled in the incubation programme for the whole period of support.
- You must register the venture as a legal entity before support is released, or already be recognised as an Indian startup under DPIIT guidelines.
How to apply: there is no separate form. Apply to the AgriFood Startup Seed Camp; eligibility follows from completing it.
Where to apply
Other AIC Anand Foundation programmes
- AgriFood Startup Seed CampA one-month hybrid incubation programme for agriculture and food startups, free to selected teams, opening two to three times a year.
- Prasoon — seed stage supportSeed stage support under the RKVY Innovation and Agripreneurship Programme, for incubated agri startups with an MVP taking a product to market.
- Continued incubation (SAFE)Longer-term incubation after the free month, in which a startup may give a small equity stake under a SAFE.
- AgCatalyst — Agripreneurship Mentor Development ProgramA seven-day residential certificate course for faculty, scientists and mentors, run with CCS NIAM; the first cohort ran in June 2024 and no new dates are posted.
- Future Food Entrepreneurship ChallengeA student and alumni food innovation competition run alongside the university's ADROIT food-tech fest; the last edition was in 2023.