Agripreneurship Orientation Program (AOP) under RKVY-RAFTAAR
The future of agriculture lies in the hands of those who dare to innovate. -Dr. Akinwumi Adesina
The future of agriculture lies in the hands of those who dare to innovate.
-Dr. Akinwumi Adesina
Agripreneurship orientation program is aimed at providing an opportunity to individuals to develop and validate their innovative ideas in Agribusiness sector by imparting one month mentoring cum hands on internship with other startups in Agriculture and allied sectors. Guided by experienced mentors and innovative startups, they will be able to understand business concepts/nuances, strategy and practical insights of specific industries or markets, challenges, and strategies to resolve them. After successful completion of the one-month orientation program, MANAGE-Centre for Innovation and Agripreneurship (CIA) will provide opportunity for the AOP participants to pitch their idea for grant-in-Aid up to ₹ 5.00 Lakh to convert their innovative agribusiness idea into prototype/product/service. Objectives of the program
Under this AOP program after final evaluation, subsistence grant of a maximum of ₹ 5.00 Lakh (up to 90% of the Project cost) will be provided to the candidates who have successfully completed the initial one months of Agripreneurship orientation program.
The sanction funding will aspire agripreneurs to convert their innovative idea into a prototype/product/service.
Note: Those startups who are supported for idea/pre-seed stage funding will be eligible for obtaining the next stage of Seed Stage Funding after evaluation.
Application Link: https://forms.gle/wGANJbLLbQGP1mvr6