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ARISE Incubation Program 2025: Supporting Idea and Prototype Stage Startups (India)
About Organisation
Pusa Krishi, an innovation and incubation center under the Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), is dedicated to empowering agri-startups and innovators. With a strong commitment to fostering entrepreneurship in the agriculture and allied sectors, Pusa Krishi provides comprehensive support to early-stage ideas, helping them evolve into sustainable and scalable ventures. The organization focuses on promoting agricultural innovation by bridging gaps between research, innovation, and market needs. Through its flagship initiatives like the ARISE Incubation Program, it creates a robust ecosystem for nurturing startups with access to expert mentoring, business and technical support, infrastructure, and market connections. Pusa Krishi plays a vital role in transforming the agriculture sector by enabling innovative solutions that address real-time challenges faced by farmers and agribusinesses. Their programs are designed to identify promising talent, validate technology, and facilitate a path to market readiness and investor interest. The vision of Pusa Krishi is not only to support startups but also to drive long-term social and economic impact across the agricultural landscape of India.
About the Grant
The ARISE Incubation Program 2025, launched by Pusa Krishi, aims to nurture early-stage ideas and prototype-level startups working within the agriculture and allied sectors. This two-phase program is designed to provide entrepreneurs with holistic support to transform their innovations into viable business ventures. Phase 1 consists of a two-month structured online mentoring period, focusing on refining business models and strategies. Phase 2 is a nine-month incubation period offering access to top-tier infrastructure, industry connections, pilot opportunities, and investor linkages. Participants receive tailored business mentoring from industry experts along with technology validation and backstopping support. The program emphasizes impact-driven solutions across various focus areas including farm mechanization, agri-fintech, biotechnology, post-harvest technology, natural resource management, and green energy. Successful applicants can receive up to INR 5,00,000 in grant-in-aid. By supporting innovation and scalability, the ARISE Incubation Program serves as a launchpad for sustainable agri-enterprises.
Who can Apply?
The ARISE Incubation Program is intended for individuals or startups at the idea or prototype stage within the agriculture and allied sectors. The program is open exclusively to Indian citizens with a passion for creating innovative and impactful agricultural solutions. Applicants should either have an original idea, a novel innovation, or an early-stage startup focusing on agriculture-related challenges. The ideal candidates are those with concepts that demonstrate potential for scalability, technical feasibility, and social or market impact. The selection process evaluates several key factors such as the uniqueness of the solution, the problem it addresses, business viability, team strength, and the overall growth potential. Each application undergoes a rigorous review by a panel of evaluators, and shortlisted candidates will be invited to participate in an interview with the selection committee. Finalists are inducted into the program’s two-month online mentoring phase before progressing to the incubation phase. This is a golden opportunity for aspiring agri-entrepreneurs to accelerate their journey with expert guidance and resources.
How to Apply?
Interested applicants need to complete an online application form detailing their idea or startup concept. After submission, shortlisted candidates will undergo an interview for final selection into the program cohort.
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