UDAY - Pre-seed Stage Program at ICAR-CIRCOT R-ABI
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Quick Answer
A pre-seed stage grant program under ICAR-CIRCOT RKVY-RAFTAAR ABI, offering funding up to ₹5,00,000 for agri-startups from Maharashtra and Goa to convert Proof of Concept into a tangible prototype.
- Funding amount
- Up to ₹5L
- Funding type
- Grant
- Provider
- ICAR-CIRCOT R-ABI
- Application deadline
- Closed
- Eligible stage
- Product
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
Results & next round
Applications for this round closed on 31 January 2026. The organiser has not published a selection list that we can verify yet.
Selections for this programme are announced by ICAR-CIRCOT R-ABI. 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 UDAY program, or Agripreneurship Orientation Programme, is offered under the ICAR-CIRCOT RKVY-RAFTAAR Agri Business Incubator (R-ABI).
It is designed to support startups at the pre-seed stage. This grant-in-aid helps agri-startups receive funding to translate their innovative ideas/Proof of Concept into tangible prototypes.
The call is specifically for entrepreneurs from Maharashtra & Goa working in agriculture and allied sectors.
Eligibility
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Grant providers
CIRCOT R-ABI is the RKVY-RAFTAAR Agri Business Incubator run by ICAR-CIRCOT, the Central Institute for Research on Cotton Technology, on its campus at Adenwala Road, Matunga East, Mumbai. The RKVY Division of the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare designated CIRCOT as…
Learn moreBenefits & Funding
- Amount
- Up to ₹5L
- Fund type
- Grant
What You Get
Grant-in-aid of up to ₹5,00,000 to support the development of a tangible prototype from an innovative idea or Proof of Concept.
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
Who is eligible to apply for the UDAY program?
The program is open to agri-startups at the pre-seed stage, specifically targeting entrepreneurs from Maharashtra and Goa working in agriculture and allied sectors.
What is the maximum funding amount?
Eligible startups can receive a grant of up to ₹5,00,000.
What stage of development does the program support?
The program supports the transition from Proof of Concept to Prototype Development.
Is the program currently open for applications?
No, the UDAY 2025 application form is closed and no longer accepting responses.
Sources
Data on this page is compiled from official program and provider references.
