KSHITIJ – ICAR-CIRCOT Startup Incubation Programme

Under this programme ICAR–Central Institute for Research on Cotton Technology (CIRCOT), Mumbai through Agri Business Incubation Centre (ABIC), is an implementing agency (Hub institute) for incubation of start-ups in the domain of Farm Mechanisation and Post-Harvest Technology. The objective is to strengthen the agribusiness innovation ecosystem and provide structured incubation support, technical guidance, mentoring, and assistance in testing, and field-level validation of technology to develop practical, scalable, and commercially viable solutions for addressing agricultural & allied sector problems. Participants also receive assistance in business modelling, market linkage, and IP advisory. Applications are invited from innovators, entrepreneurs, and early-stage start-ups with ready Proof of Concept, Prototype, or Minimum Viable Product. The programme covers areas such as farm mechanisation, precision agriculture, robotics, smart harvesting, post-harvest processing, storage, digital agricultural solutions, etc. Selected applicants undergo a one-month intensive training and mentoring programme with technical support from ICAR scientists, academia and industry experts.