NEST: Nurturing Entrepreneurs with Sustainable Technologies
A programme by NaaViC, ICAR-NIVEDI
NaaViC's incubation programme for registered agri startups moving a prototype towards a saleable product.
At a glance
| Best for | Registered agri startups with a prototype, heading for commercialisation |
|---|---|
| Stage | Prototype – Early revenue |
| Duration | Includes six weeks of incubation 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 NEST: Nurturing Entrepreneurs with Sustainable Technologies
NEST is the second of the two programmes NaaViC runs under RKVY-RAFTAAR, and the one aimed at companies rather than individuals. It is described as being for ambitious agri startups with a scalable business model, working on innovation or improvement of a product or service, with employment generation and wealth creation in view.
Its three stated aims are seed support for deserving incubatees, moving a minimum viable product to a marketable stage and scaling it, and giving teams a platform to experiment and change their approach or product quickly.
What you get
- Grant support for selected startups
- Six weeks of incubation training
- Mentoring from industry experts
- Technical and business support
Who can apply
- Registered startups in agriculture and allied sectors
- Teams with a prototype or minimum viable product ready to be commercialised
How to apply: Use the Apply Now button on the NEST card on NaaViC's Programs page. It opens an application on an external service. No deadline is published.
Where to apply
Other NaaViC, ICAR-NIVEDI programmes
- NEO: Nurturing Entrepreneurs through OrientationAn orientation programme for students, young people and research scholars taking an agri or veterinary idea as far as a prototype.
- 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.