NEO: Nurturing Entrepreneurs through Orientation
A programme by NaaViC, ICAR-NIVEDI
An orientation programme for students, young people and research scholars taking an agri or veterinary idea as far as a prototype.
At a glance
| Best for | People with an agri or veterinary idea and no company yet — students, young people and research scholars |
|---|---|
| Stage | Idea – Prototype |
| Duration | Includes 40 hours of specialised training; overall length not stated |
| Grant support | For selected startups. A place in the programme does not by itself guarantee a grant. |
| Run with | RKVY-RAFTAAR, Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare |
About NEO: Nurturing Entrepreneurs through Orientation
NEO is NaaViC's way in for people who have an idea rather than a company. It is one of the two programmes NaaViC runs under the RKVY-RAFTAAR scheme, and its stated purpose is to nurture agripreneurs through training and an internship, and to build a pipeline of founders for incubators.
What you get
- Grant support for selected participants
- An internship with an established startup
- Forty hours of specialised training
- Mentoring from industry experts
Who can apply
- Students, young people and research scholars with an innovative idea in agriculture or allied sectors
- Anyone wanting to take that idea to a working prototype
How to apply: Use the Apply Now button on the NEO card on NaaViC's Programs page. It opens an application on an external service, so you will need an account there. No deadline is published.
Where to apply
Other NaaViC, ICAR-NIVEDI programmes
- NEST: Nurturing Entrepreneurs with Sustainable TechnologiesNaaViC's incubation programme for registered agri startups moving a prototype towards a saleable product.
- NEXUS Pre-incubation ProgramPre-incubation for early-stage startups that need support and guidance before a full incubation programme.
- NOVICE Incubation SpacePhysical or virtual incubation space at NaaViC, with mentoring and resources attached.
- NOVABEE Incubation SupportIncubation support for small businesses and micro enterprises getting started.
- NU-ZEN Entrepreneurial SupportEntrepreneurial support for student innovators.
- KSHITIJ Agri Business Incubation ProgramA call for business proposals from agri entrepreneurs and startups working in animal health and production.