Coming together is a beginning, staying together is progress, and working together is success.

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-Henry Ford

The Agri-Startup Stakeholders Connect Program is designed to foster a vibrant community of startup founders and agribusiness stakeholders. This unique platform aims to encourage meaningful dialogue, knowledge exchange, and collaboration that drives innovation and growth in the agricultural sector.

Participants will have the opportunity to showcase their products, share their entrepreneurial journeys, and learn from the experiences of fellow founders. By bringing together all relevant agricultural stakeholders on a single platform, the program seeks to bridge information gaps and facilitate the seamless exchange of ideas, resources, and partnership opportunities.

Aim of the Program
The program aims to connect all key elements across the entrepreneurship spectrum to deliver startup-centric solutions and support sustainable growth.

Objectives of the program

• To Facilitate connections between agripreneurs, researchers, and industry stakeholders to strengthen the agricultural innovation ecosystem.
• To Encourage partnerships between academia and industry to address real-world challenges and explore new opportunities in agriculture.
• To Provide a platform for exchanging insights, strategies, and technological advancements relevant to agricultural startups and innovations.

Eligible Participants

• Agricultural Development Administrators and Policy makers
• Central and State Government officials
• Incubation and Innovation Centres
• Entrepreneurs, inventors and innovators
• Research institutions, Educational Institutions and Developmental Departments
• FBOs, Agri-Business Firms, and Media
• Banks & Venture Capitalists firms and angel investors
• Startup Mentors, Service providers, and Investors
• Agri-Startups and Aspiring Agripreneurs
• Researchers, Students, Rural youth, Academicians, and NGOs
• Other stakeholders associate with the Agri-Startup Eco-System

Program Highlights

• Interactive workshops featuring hands-on sessions with industry experts and successful entrepreneurs.
• Dedicated networking opportunities for participants to connect and explore potential collaborations.
• Knowledge-sharing sessions, including presentations and discussions on the latest agricultural technologies and innovative business models.
• Product exhibitions showcasing cutting-edge agricultural products and technologies, offering startups a platform to display their innovations.

Benefits of the Program

• Gain practical insights and skills through interactive workshops led by industry experts and successful entrepreneurs.
• Build valuable connections with potential collaborators, mentors, and stakeholders across the agribusiness ecosystem.
• Stay updated on the latest trends, technologies, and innovative business models shaping the future of agriculture.
• Enhance the visibility of startup products and innovations by showcasing them to a diverse audience of investors, partners, and customers.

Milestone achieved so far MANAGE has successfully collaborated with seven universities across seven states—Himachal Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Uttar Pradesh, Tripura, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, and Rajasthan—engaging around 1,600 participants to date.

In the first phase, the program focused on states with limited resources, connectivity, and startup networks. In the second phase, it is expanding to cover the remaining states. Through this initiative, the program has facilitated valuable connections, inspired new partnerships, and provided actionable insights to participants, thereby strengthening the agricultural innovation ecosystem and fostering a collaborative environment for future growth.

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