Open Challenge Program (OCP) 1.0 at SmartAgri CoE, Bhilai
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An open challenge by STPI''s SmartAgri CoE in Bhilai, offering incubation, lab access, mentorship, and up to ₹35 lakh seed funding to AgriTech startups.
- Funding amount
- Up to ₹35L
- Funding type
- Competition
- Provider
- SmartAgri CoE, Bhilai
- Application deadline
- Closed
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
Results & next round
Applications for this round closed on 15 July 2026. The organiser has not published a selection list that we can verify yet.
Selections for this programme are announced by SmartAgri CoE, Bhilai. Official links are listed under Sources below.
We update this page when results are published, and when the next round opens.
About this competition
SmartAgri Centre of Entrepreneurship (CoE) is a start-up promotion initiative of Software Technology Parks of India (STPI) in collaboration with the Ministry of Electronics & IT, Government of India, Agriculture Development & Farmer Welfare, and Chhattisgarh Swami Vivekanand Technical University (CSVTU), Bhilai. Located at CSVTU Bhilai, the CoE supports start-ups in developing affordable and sustainable technological products and solutions to problems in agriculture and allied activities.
Objectives:
- Identify and onboard promising AgriTech startups.
- Incubate and support startups in creating innovative products for farmers in Chhattisgarh.
- Provide impetus to research, technology development, and entrepreneurship in AgriTech.
- Create a holistic ecosystem encouraging R&D and innovation in the Smart Agri sector in Chhattisgarh.
- Provide infrastructure and support services for prototyping, developing, testing and marketing.
Focus Area: Start-ups, entrepreneurs, and researchers with innovative ideas/solutions in AgriTech, including Agriculture, Horticulture, and Floriculture.
Eligibility
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Organizers
SmartAgri, the Centre of Entrepreneurship in Agri-Tech at Bhilai, is an initiative of the Software Technology Parks of India (STPI), set up in collaboration with the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, the Agriculture Development, Farmer Welfare and Biotechnology…
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- Amount
- Up to ₹35L
What You Get
Selected AgriTech startups receive seed fund support of up to ₹35 lakh plus investment-facilitation support, within a comprehensive incubation package at CSVTU Bhilai: a plug-and-play incubation facility, research laboratories, prototyping support, mentoring, go-to-market assistance, legal & accounting services, IPR filing assistance, and access to the STPI CoE ecosystem and national/international events.
Timelines & Process
Selection Process
A designated committee runs screening, evaluation and selection. All applications go through a centralized multi-tier screening with domain experts. Relevant submissions are shortlisted and called for selection through pitching/presentation; the committee's decision is final and binding.
Application Process
- 1
Submit your idea/solution
Apply in the prescribed format with your AgriTech idea or solution within the timeline.
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How to apply
Four steps from draft to disbursement — one action each.
- 1
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.
- 2
Line up your documents
Keep every document from the checklist ready in one folder. Missing docs are the #1 reason applications get bounced.
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Submit on the official portal
Use the official application link and verify all details before final submission.
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Follow up
Reach out 5–7 days after submitting to confirm receipt and ask about the review timeline.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can apply?
Startups incorporated as a Private Limited Company, Registered Partnership Firm, or LLP, not more than 10 years old. Unregistered teams may apply but must incorporate within 3 months of selection.
How much funding is available?
Seed fund support of up to ₹35 lakh, along with investment-facilitation support.
What sectors are in focus?
AgriTech and allied activities, including agriculture, horticulture and floriculture.
Where is the incubation facility?
At Chhattisgarh Swami Vivekanand Technical University (CSVTU), Bhilai.
Sources
Data on this page is compiled from official program and provider references.
