KAU RAISE (Agripreneurship Orientation Programme)
A programme by KAU RAFTAAR Agri Business Incubator (KAU RABI) (KAU RAFTAAR Agri Business Incubator)
A one-month orientation and prototype-building programme for pre-seed agri ideas, with grant support for those selected.
At a glance
| Best for | Pre-seed agripreneurs, students and startups with an agri idea to turn into a prototype |
|---|---|
| Stage | Idea – Prototype |
| Duration | One month of orientation training |
| 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 RAISE (Agripreneurship Orientation Programme)
KAU RAISE is the first of the two yearly programmes run by KAU RABI. It is meant for people who have an agri idea and want to build a first prototype. The 2026 call was the eighth cohort and has closed.
What you get
- One month of internship-style, hands-on training with expert mentorship
- Help to develop the idea into a prototype
- Access to research facilities, technical experts, patent filing and mentoring support
- Further screening after the programme, and grant support for selected candidates, with a separate lower limit for students
Who can apply
- Startups, entrepreneurs and students with innovative agri ideas
- A registered company is not required; the form asks for company details only if you have one
How selection works: after the one-month training, participants 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 RAISE 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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