UPJA & ARISE Grant-in-aid Programs 2026-27

About

A grant-in-aid program providing funding support and mentorship for agri-startups and students focused on agricultural innovations, helping them move from early-stage ideas to market-ready solutions. Participants will benefit from expert guidance, technology validation, and access to a supportive ecosystem to enhance their business prospects.

Benefits

• 💰Funding Support
  Funding support of up to ₹25 lakhs
• 🎓Business Mentoring
  Business mentoring from experts
• 🔬Technology Validation
  Technology validation and product refinement
• 🚜Pilot Testing
  Pilot and field-testing opportunities
• 📈Market Strategy Support
  Go-to-market strategy support
• 🌐Networking Opportunities
  Industry networking and investor connect
• 🏢Incubation Access
  Access to incubation infrastructure and ecosystem support.

Eligibility Criteria

• Applications are invited from agri-startups and students
• Startups must have moved beyond the prototype stage for UPJA
• Early-stage ideas are eligible for ARISE program
• Must be focused on agricultural innovations
• Must be registered under the RKVY-RAFTAAR initiative.

Participation Commitments

• Participation in mentorship sessions
• Commitment to utilize funding for agricultural innovations
• Regular progress reporting to the organizers.

Target Sector

Agriculture

Target Location

India