Deadline: 30 April 2024
Submissions are now open for the Upja Incubation Program for Innovations in Agriculture.
A special initiative incubation program by Pusa Krishi, ICAR-IARI, nurturing early-stage innovators & entrepreneurs to transform the future of agriculture. Upja provides technology validation, mentoring & guidance, pilot opportunities, go-to market support, and industry linkage to startups with innovative solutions at MVP (Minimum Viable Product) stage.
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 25,00,000 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?
Upja recognises early-stage innovations in the field of agriculture & allied sectors. Your should apply, if you are:
- An Indian citizen
- Have an innovation in agriculture & allied sectors at MVP (Minimum Viable Product) Stage
How it Works?
Roadmap of the journey from ‘Lab to Market’ with Upja
- Phase 1: 1-Month Incubation & Training Program
- Once selected, the startups and innovators receive transformational support. The selected individuals & groups participate in mentoring and 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 & allied sectors.
- Phase 2: 15 days Training Program
- The selected startups receive mentoring and grant-in-aid of up to Rs. 25,00,000 (in 2-tranches) 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.
