RKVY-RAFTAAR R-ABI (Agribusiness Incubator)
A programme by TBI (Technology Business Incubator)
A government-backed agribusiness incubation programme with a two-month training-cum-internship and grant-in-aid for pre-seed and seed stage agri startups.
At a glance
| Best for | Agri and allied sector startups and agripreneurs in India |
|---|---|
| Stage | Idea, MVP |
| Duration | Two-month training-cum-internship, then grant stages |
| Grant support | For selected startups. A place in the programme does not by itself guarantee a grant. |
About RKVY-RAFTAAR R-ABI (Agribusiness Incubator)
The RKVY-RAFTAAR R-ABI programme is run by ABIS-TBI under a Government of India scheme for agriculture and allied sectors. Founders start with a two-month training-cum-internship and hands-on exposure to existing startups at the incubator.
What you get
- A two-month training-cum-internship on business understanding, market dynamics and solutions to common challenges
- Pre-seed (idea) stage funding to turn an idea into a prototype or product, for selected participants
- Seed stage funding to help a minimum viable product launch and scale, for selected participants
Who can apply
- A registered legal entity in India with at least two months of residency at the incubator through the programme
- An Indian start-up under the DPIIT notification; subsidiaries of MNCs or foreign companies are not eligible
- Startups already supported once under an R-ABI are not eligible for a later round
Current status: the call for cohort VIII closed on 30th April 2026. Earlier cohorts ran from 2019-20 onwards.
Where to apply
Other TBI programmes
- NIDHI-Entrepreneur-in-Residence (EIR) at ABIS-TBIA one-year fellowship for individuals who want to build a technology-based startup full-time, with mentorship and co-working space at the incubator.
- Startup India Seed Fund Scheme (SISFS) via ABIS-TBISeed funding under the Startup India Seed Fund Scheme, released through ABIS-TBI as an approved incubator, for early-stage innovative startups.
- SPICES Incubation Centre at ABIS-TBIA Spices Board of India funded incubation centre that supports spice-based startups with incubation and grant support.