SRIJAN - R-ABI Student Entrepreneurship Programme
Under RKVY-RAFTAAR (Remunerative Approaches for Agriculture and Allied sector Rejuvenation) by RKVY-RAFTAAR Agri-Business Incubator (R-ABI), IIT (BHU) Varanasi
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Quick Answer
Non-dilutive student grant up to 4L per student for transforming agri-business ideas into ventures.
- Funding amount
- Up to ₹4 Lakhs
- Funding type
- Grant
- Application deadline
- Closed
- Eligible stage
- Idea
- Location
- Uttar Pradesh
Results & next round
Applications for this round closed on 15 June 2026. The organiser has not published a selection list that we can verify yet.
Selections for this programme are announced by RKVY-RAFTAAR Agri-Business Incubator (R-ABI), IIT (BHU) Varanasi. Official links are listed under Sources below.
We update this page when results are published, and when the next round opens.
About this grant
SRIJAN is RKVY-RAFTAAR's dedicated pathway for student entrepreneurs working on agricultural and allied sector innovations. Unlike other programs, SRIJAN explicitly does not require participants to be registered as startups per DPIIT guidelines - the focus is on supporting the early ideation and proof-of-concept phase.
The program provides non-dilutive grant support up to 4 lakh per student to transform agri-business ideas and innovations into real products, services, and technologies. Each R-ABI or Knowledge Partner (KP) can support a maximum of 4 students per financial year, ensuring personalized mentorship and oversight.
Students gain access to R-ABI's incubation facilities, lab testing and certification support, training, mentoring sessions, and product development resources. The program removes the startup registration barrier, making it ideal for students who want to test their agri-business concept before formal incorporation - lowering the barrier to participation while maintaining rigorous evaluation of idea merit and feasibility.
Eligibility
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Grant providers
Provider
RKVY-RAFTAAR Agri-Business Incubator (R-ABI), IIT (BHU) VaranasiVaranasi · Uttar Pradesh · India
The RKVY-RAFTAAR Agri-Business Incubator (R-ABI) at IIT (BHU) Varanasi is a government-funded agri-business incubator on the Indian Institute of Technology (BHU) campus in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare sanctioned it in January 2019…
Learn moreBenefits & Funding
- Amount
- Up to ₹4 Lakhs
- Fund type
- Grant
- Equity
- Equity-free
- Repayment
- Non-repayable
What You Get
Non-dilutive grant of up to ₹4 lakh per student to develop agri-business ideas into real products and technologies. Includes access to R-ABI incubation facilities, lab testing and certification support, training, mentoring sessions, and product development resources — no formal startup registration required.
- Bootstrap friendly
- Yes
Timelines & Process
Selection Process
Applications submitted via Google Form are reviewed by R-ABI's internal selection committee on agri-business idea quality and feasibility. Selected students are offered incubation spots with lab access, certification support, and mentoring. Grant support is released based on student progress and milestone achievement.
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
See the questions before you start
Download every question this programme's application form asks, so you can prepare your answers offline before opening the portal.
- 3
Line up your documents
Keep every document from the checklist ready in one folder. Missing docs are the #1 reason applications get bounced.
- 4
Submit on the official portal
Use the official application link and verify all details before final submission.
- 5
Follow up
Reach out 5–7 days after submitting to confirm receipt and ask about the review timeline.
Sources
Data on this page is compiled from official program and provider references.
