What is the RKVY-RAFTAAR scheme?

It is a flagship scheme by the Ministry of Agriculture aimed at strengthening infrastructure in agriculture and allied sectors, specifically providing incubation support and seed funding to Agritech startups.

How much funding can a startup get?

Startups can secure a grant-in-aid of up to ₹25-30 Lakhs under the seed-stage funding program (PRASFUTAN) if they have a validated prototype.

Do I need to be an Agritech company?

Yes, your startup must operate in agriculture, farm-input innovation, food processing, dairy, fisheries, precision agriculture, agri-fintech, or related supply chains.

Is there a residency requirement?

Yes, typically you must undergo a minimum period of residency (e.g., two months) within a recognized R-ABI (Agri-Business Incubator).

🌾 Ministry of Agriculture Grant

RKVY-RAFTAAR: Up to ₹30 Lakhs for Agritech Startups

Secure government-backed incubation and non-dilutive seed grants. We prepare your MVP pitch, align you with top R-ABIs, and handle the application process end-to-end.

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Why Choose RKVY-RAFTAAR?

The premier government launchpad for innovations in Indian agriculture

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Up to ₹30 Lakhs Seed Grant

Significant non-dilutive grant-in-aid to support prototype development, field trials, and market launch.

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Top-Tier Incubation (R-ABIs)

Gain access to premium labs and mentorship at designated Agri-Business Incubators like IITs and Ag-Universities.

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Agritech & Food Focus

Specifically designed for innovations in precision farming, supply chain, dairy, fisheries, and food processing.

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Pre-Seed Options Available

Idea-stage startups can also apply for the ANKURAN pre-seed grant (up to ₹5 Lakhs) to build their first prototype.

📋 Eligibility Criteria

Entity Status: Must be a registered startup/company recognized by DPIIT.
Sector Match: Must operate purely in agriculture, allied sectors, or agri-fintech.
Product Stage (Seed): Must have a validated prototype or MVP ready for scaling (for PRASFUTAN).
Residency: Willing to complete a mandatory 2-month residency/incubation program at an R-ABI.
No Dual Funding: Must not have received a similar government grant for the exact same purpose.

📂 Required Documents

DPIIT Recognition and Company Incorporation Certificates.
Comprehensive Pitch Deck highlighting the agricultural impact and tech-innovation.
Proof of Concept (PoC) validation data or pilot study reports.
Founders' KYC and clean legal records.
Detailed fund utilization milestones.

Our Application Roadmap

We guide you from incubator matching to final grant disbursement

R-ABI Matching & Pitch Prep

We map your startup to the correct active R-ABI cohort and draft a highly specialized Agritech pitch deck.

Application Submission

We file your application during the active cohort window of the selected incubation center.

Incubation Committee Pitch

You pitch your MVP to the expert committee. We help you prepare for technical and ag-specific queries.

Residency & Disbursal

Upon selection, you complete the residency period, and funds are disbursed in milestone-based tranches.

Frequently Asked Questions

Key rules surrounding incubation and Agritech mandates

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