Samriddhi Agripreneurship Incubation Programme at ICAR-IVRI
By ICAR-Indian Veterinary Research Institute
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Quick Answer
A grant-in-aid incubation programme for seed-stage agri-startups with a minimum viable product, offering up to ₹25 lakhs in funding for scaling and market readiness.
- Funding amount
- Up to ₹25L
- Funding type
- Grant
- Application deadline
- —
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
Results & next round
Applications for this round are closed. The organiser has not published a selection list that we can verify yet.
Selections for this programme are announced by ICAR-Indian Veterinary Research Institute. Official links are listed under Sources below.
We update this page when results are published, and when the next round opens.
About this grant
The Samriddhi Agripreneurship Incubation Programme under RKVY-RAFTAAR supports seed-stage startups in the agriculture, animal science, and allied sectors. It provides grant-in-aid of up to ₹25 lakhs for startups that have developed a minimum viable product (MVP) based on innovative technologies, services, or business models.
This program helps startups refine their product, scale operations, conduct trials, prepare for market launch, and build business viability. Selected startups undergo an incubation period, mentorship, training, and evaluation by the R-ABI committees. Funding is released in two instalments based on milestone achievement. The support also aims to make startups investment-ready for future fundraising.
Eligibility
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Grant providers
ICAR-Indian Veterinary Research Institute, usually called IVRI, is a research institute at Izatnagar, Bareilly, in Uttar Pradesh. It is part of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), under the Department of Agricultural Research and Education in the Ministry of…
Learn moreBenefits & Funding
- Amount
- Up to ₹25L
- Fund type
- Grant
What You Get
Selected startups receive a grant-in-aid of up to ₹25 lakhs, disbursed in two instalments contingent on achieving predefined milestones. The funding supports product refinement, scaling operations, trials, market launch preparation, and building business viability. Additionally, the programme provides incubation, mentorship, and training to help startups become investment-ready.
How to apply
Four steps from draft to disbursement — one action each.
- 1
Draft your application
Answer the form inside the grant tracker — AI drafts each response using your past answers, so you're not starting from a blank page.
- 2
Submit on the official portal
Use the official application link and verify all details before final submission.
- 3
Follow up
Reach out 5–7 days after submitting to confirm receipt and ask about the review timeline.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the maximum grant amount?
Up to ₹25 lakhs.
How is the funding disbursed?
In two instalments based on milestone achievement.
Who is eligible to apply?
Startups that are incubatees of IVRI R-ABI, with a minimum viable product (MVP), registered as a legal entity in India, and DPIIT-recognized. They must not be receiving similar funding from another government source.
What sectors are supported?
Agriculture, animal science, and allied sectors.
What is the goal of the programme?
To help startups refine their product, scale operations, conduct trials, prepare for market launch, and become investment-ready.
Sources
Data on this page is compiled from official program and provider references.
