Deadline: 30 April 2024
Applications are now open for the 2024 – 25 Pusa Krishi ARISE Program.
Great ideas can emerge from anywhere. And for a great idea to create impact — it must be implemented with the same passion as it was conceived. Arise intends to nurture & scale early-stage ideas & startups into sustainable businesses. The program provides access to business & technology validation, strong mentoring & advisory, market linkages & connections with a view to create impactful solutions in the agriculture ecosystem.
Focus Areas
- Farm Mechanization
- Precision Agriculture
- Supply Chain & Agriculture Logistics
- Post-Harvest, Food Technology & Value addition
- Waste to Wealth & Green Energy
- Agriculture Allied Sectors
- Agri Fintech
- Agricultural Inputs & Biotechnology
- Natural Resource Management
- Agriculture Extension & Education
Benefits
- Upto INR 5,00,000 Grant-in-Aid
- Technology Validation & Backstopping
- Pilot Opportunities
- Business Mentoring from Industry Leaders
- Access to Cutting-Edge Infrastructure
- Market Linkages & Investor’s Connect
Who is eligible for this program?
Arise recognises early-stage ideas in the field of agriculture & allied sectors. Your should apply, if you are:
- An Indian citizen
- Have an idea/ innovation/ early-stage startup in agriculture & allied sectors
How it Works?
- Phase 1: 1-Month Online Incubation Program
- Once selected, the startups & innovators receive transformational support. The selected individuals & groups participate in mentoring & coaching with the technical experts, business & thought leaders. They also get access to the powerful network of startups & founders. This is one of the strongest networks of changemakers who are transforming agriculture and allied sectors.
- Phase 2: 15 days Training Program
- The selected startups receive mentoring and grant-in-aid of up to Rs. 5,00,000 (in one installment) to commercially launch their product. They are mentored to run & sustain their business, grow their market linkages & connections, and develop a plan for scaling up. The start-ups also get field trials and pilot opportunities alongside.
For more information, visit Pusa Krishi.
