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UTKARSH-PDKV

Agri Business Incubation Centre, Dr. PDKV, Akola

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Inviting New Applications from Agri Start-up for SANKALP (Pre-Seed) and SIDDHI (Seed funding). Last date to apply 25 December 2022.
Inviting startup proposals from Honey based Startups for incubation and support under NBHM scheme of DA&FW" Last date of application 20 Jan 2023.

About Us

To cater the need and modalities for Agribusiness promotion, a revamped “Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojna- Remunerative Approaches for Agriculture and Allied Sector Rejuvenation” (RKVY-RAFTAAR) has been launched in 2017-18 with a component for innovation and Agri entrepreneurship.

 Vision

Empowerment of youth with their own agribusiness leading sustainable livelihood.

  Mission

Agri-Business based rural ecosystem development.

  Values

Agri-Entrepreneur Centric System.

3rd COHORT TRAINING 2023 is starting from 25-10-2023.

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Objectives

To start the Agri-Business Incubation Centre (R-ABI).

  • For strengthening & encouraging innovation and Agri-entrepreneurship

  • To achieve lab to land by dissemination of new technology through promoting a culture of Agri-Startups

  • To create employment opportunity for youth in agriculture in rural society.

  • To generate/provide innovative solutions to meet local & global agriculture and business challenges.

  • To promote innovation, entrepreneurship and business creation in agriculture.

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Facilities

  • Specialized Training Program

  • Strong Mentor Technical & Business Support

  • Specialized Training Program

Process

Process of RKVY-RAFTAAR Agri-Business Incubation Centre (R-ABI) for selection of incubatee/startup for grant-in-aid supported by Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Govt. of India

  • Step 1

    Calling of Applications by publicity (Pre-Seed: having an innovative idea, Seed: ready with prototype/ product or existing startup)

    Step 1

    Calling of Applications by publicity (Pre-Seed: having an innovative idea, Seed: ready with prototype/ product or existing startup)

  • Step 2

    Finalizing suitable date for RKVY-RAFTAAR Incubation Committee-I (RIC-I) meet by Chairperson.

    Step 2

    Finalizing suitable date for RKVY-RAFTAAR Incubation Committee-I (RIC-I) meet by Chairperson.

  • Step 3

    Presentation in front of RIC-I in prescribed format. (Incomplete applications are rejected before presentation)

    Step 3

    Presentation in front of RIC-I in prescribed format. (Incomplete applications are rejected before presentation)

  • Step 4

    Shortlisting of applications by RIC-I for two months residential orientation programme.

    Step 4

    Shortlisting of applications by RIC-I for two months residential orientation programme.

  • Step 5

    Conduction of two months residential orientation programme.

    Step 5

    Conduction of two months residential orientation programme.

  • Step 6

    Finalizing a suitable date for RKVY-RAFTAAR Incubation Committee-II (RIC-II) meet by the Chairperson.

    Step 6

    Finalizing a suitable date for RKVY-RAFTAAR Incubation Committee-II (RIC-II) meet by the Chairperson.

  • Step 7

    Submission of Investment forms in prescribed format by participants having satisfactory attendance, at the end of two months residential orientation programme.

    Step 7

    Submission of Investment forms in prescribed format by participants having satisfactory attendance, at the end of two months residential orientation programme.

  • Step 8

    Presentation of the Business Model in front of RIC-II.

    Step 8

    Presentation of the Business Model in front of RIC-II.

  • Step 9

    RIC-II shortlisting the investment forms (proposals) for recommendation of grant-in-aid to Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, (MoA & FW) Govt. of India.

    Step 9

    RIC-II shortlisting the investment forms (proposals) for recommendation of grant-in-aid to Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, (MoA & FW) Govt. of India.

  • Step 10

    Proposals recommended by RIC-II has sent to MoA & FW, Govt. of India.

    Step 10

    Proposals recommended by RIC-II has sent to MoA & FW, Govt. of India.

  • Step 11

    MoA & FW constitute the RKVY-RAFTAAR Selection & Monitoring committee (RC).

    Step 11

    MoA & FW constitute the RKVY-RAFTAAR Selection & Monitoring committee (RC).

  • Step 12

    Presentation of the Business Model in front of RC.

    Step 12

    Presentation of the Business Model in front of RC.

  • Step 13

    Shortlisting the proposals by RC for approval of grant-in-aid and sent it to MoA & FW.

    Step 13

    Shortlisting the proposals by RC for approval of grant-in-aid and sent it to MoA & FW.

  • Step 14

    Sanction of proposals for grant-I aid by MoA & FW, Govt. of India

    Step 14

    Sanction of proposals for grant-I aid by MoA & FW, Govt. of India

  • Step 15

    Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) will be sign between startup and R-ABI.

    Step 15

    Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) will be sign between startup and R-ABI.


Two Months 
Incubation
Program

Candidates will
become eligible to
apply for Grant-in-
Aid up to Rs 5 lakh

Two Months 
Entrepreneurs
that have a
Innovative
Idea

Goal

Aim

Two Months 
Entrepreneurs that
have a minimum
viable product/
services/ Business
model

Two Months 
Incubation Program
for Farmers / start-
ups


Candidates will
become eligible to
apply for Grant-in-
Aid up to Rs 25 lakh

Goal

“Goal” is a two months Incubation program for potential farmers/ start-ups/ budding entrepreneurs that have a innovative idea for increasing efficiency in agriculture & allied sectors. The successful candidates will become eligible to apply for Grant-in-Aid up to Rs 5 lakh.

Aim

“Aim” is a two months Incubation program for potential farmers/ start-ups/ budding entrepreneurs that have a minimum viable product (MVP) based on innovative solutions/ processes/ products/ services/ business model for increasing efficiency in agriculture & allied sectors. The successful candidates will become eligible to apply for Grant-in-Aid up to Rs 25 lakh.

Focus Area

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    Agri. EXT. Education
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    Sustainable Agri/
    Organic Farming
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    Harvesting/ Post
    Harvest Processing
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    Agriculture
    Biotechnology
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    Precision Farming
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    Micro Irrigation
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    ICT / IOT & Al in Agriculture
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    Supply Chain Mangement
  • integration
    Agri Input Tools & Technology
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    Agri Clinics & Farm Health Services
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    Animal Husbandry / Fishery
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    Farm Retailing
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    Food Processing
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    Agri./Horti./Natural Resource Management
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    Waste to Wealth Technology
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    Farm Mechanisation & Agri. Engineering
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    Any Other Agriculture Allied Sector