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RKVY-RABI Programme 2026 | IIM Kashipur FIED

Equity-free seed funding and incubation support for MVP-ready Agri startups based in Uttarakhand.

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Funding amount
Up to INR 25 Lakhs
Scheme
Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana - RKVY RABI Programme
Open for
Open only to Agri startups based in Uttarakhand., Applications open: 24 July 2026., Applications close: 25 August 2026.
Deadline
Last date to apply: 25 August 2026

About the Program

RKVY-RABI Programme 2026 is a startup incubation and seed funding program organized by IIM Kashipur FIED under the Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY), supported by the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers' Welfare, Government of India. The programme supports MVP-ready Agri startups from Uttarakhand with equity-free Grant-in-Aid funding, entrepreneurship training, incubation, mentorship, and market readiness support.

Eligibility requirements

  • Startup must be based in Uttarakhand.
  • Company must be registered under DPIIT Startup India eligibility criteria.
  • Startup should have an MVP ready for market launch and scaling.

Offerings / Benefits

  • Grant-in-Aid of up to INR 25 Lakhs.
  • One-month Agri-Entrepreneurship Orientation-cum-Incubation Training.
  • Networking with experienced entrepreneurs.
  • Expert sessions by IIM Kashipur faculty and industry experts.
  • Opportunity to be incubated at IIM Kashipur FIED.
  • Equity-free funding support.

Sectors supported

Precision Agriculture.Farm Mechanization & Automation.Post-Harvest & Food Processing.Agri Biotechnology.Supply Chain & Logistics in Agriculture.Agriculture & Allied Sectors.Agri, Food & Rural

Selection process

  • Pre-screening of applications.
  • Mandatory one-month Agri-Entrepreneurship Orientation-cum-Incubation Training.
  • Shortlisting by the RABI Incubation Committee (RIC).
  • Final funding selection by the Selection-cum-Investment Committee (SIC).
  • Assessment is based on need, novelty, feasibility, business model, team, market, scalability, risk assessment, impact, and overall delivery.

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