KAU PACE (Startup Incubation Programme)
A programme by KAU RAFTAAR Agri Business Incubator (KAU RABI) (KAU RAFTAAR Agri Business Incubator)
An incubation programme for seed-stage agri startups with a minimum viable product, covering commercial launch, mentoring and grant support for those selected.
At a glance
| Best for | Seed-stage agri startups with a minimum viable product that want to reach the market |
|---|---|
| Stage | MVP |
| Duration | One month of training plus an extra 15-day incubation workshop, then long-term incubation support |
| Grant support | For selected startups. A place in the programme does not by itself guarantee a grant. |
| Run with | Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare (PM-RKVY) |
About KAU PACE (Startup Incubation Programme)
KAU PACE is the second yearly programme run by KAU RABI, for startups that have moved past the idea stage. The 2026 call was the eighth cohort and has closed.
What you get
- Validation of your product or service
- Mentoring on how to launch commercially and sustain growth in the market
- Technical and business support
- An extra 15 days of incubation workshop on top of the one-month training, and long-term incubation support
- Marketing and mentoring support from industry experts until the startup graduates
- Further screening after the programme, and grant support for selected startups
Who can apply
- Seed-stage agri startups that already have a minimum viable product
- The form asks for the startup's legal form, incorporation number, startup-recognition number and Udyam number, plus team details
How selection works: after the training, startups go through further screening at different levels. Grant support is subject to selection by the competent authority.
How to apply: use the online form for PACE or send the filled-in Word form to rabi@kau.in or by post. The 2026 deadline was 16 May 2026, later extended to 30 May 2026.
Where to apply
Other KAU RABI programmes
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