NEXT GEN AGRI INNOVATION FOUNDATION (NG-AiF)

(CIN No : U88900MH2024NPL432259)

Agribusiness Business Incubation Centre (R-ABI)

Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare (MOA & FW), Govt. of India, New Delhi.

Inviting New Applications from Agri Start-up for SANKALP (Pre-Seed) and SIDDHI (Seed funding). Last date to apply 15 May 2025.

Inviting startup proposals from Honey based Startups for incubation and support under NBHM scheme of DA&FW" Last date of application 20 Jan 2023.

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

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.