Startup Schemes Playbook
Part A · Startup-specific scheme

Innovation & Agri-Entrepreneurship Program (RKVY)

Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare

Grant IdeationPrototype / PoCSeed / Early-Stage Agriculture & Food

The Innovation & Agri-Entrepreneurship Program (RKVY) supports agri-startups with funding, mentorship, and incubation so they can develop innovative farming solutions and strengthen the agricultural sector.

Type of support
Grant
Best suited for
Ideation to Seed
Headline amount
Up to ₹25 lakh
How much
Up to ₹5 lakh (pre-seed); up to ₹25 lakh (seed stage)
Source
Playbook p. 49

Objectives

To promote innovation and agripreneurship by providing financial support and nurturing the incubation ecosystem. To strengthen infrastructure in agriculture and allied areas.

Who can apply?

  • DPIIT-recognised startups.

What do you get?

  • Pre-seed support up to ₹5 lakh and seed-stage support up to ₹25 lakh via R-ABIs.
  • Provides grant-in-aid, incubation and mentoring support to eligible agri startups.

How to apply

Visit https://agristartup.gov.in/ to apply

Go to official portal