RKVY – RAFTAAR Agri-Business Incubator (R-ABI) IIT BHU – Cohort 9
Offered By - Government Of India, Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
About the Program
The RKVY-RAFTAAR Agri-Business Incubator (R-ABI) at Indian Institute of Technology (BHU) is inviting applications for Cohort 9 under the Government of India’s RKVY-RAFTAAR initiative focused on supporting agri-entrepreneurship and innovation.
The program is designed to help emerging agri-startups through funding, incubation support, mentorship, and market linkages. It operates through multiple tracks tailored for startups at different stages—from student innovators to seed-stage ventures.
The incubation ecosystem supports startups building solutions across agriculture and allied sectors, while also providing exposure to investors, ecosystem experts, and commercialization opportunities.
Three dedicated tracks are available under the cohort:
- Prasfutan – Seed-stage support
- Ankuran – Pre-seed startup support
- Srijan – Student entrepreneurship support
The program is specifically targeted at startups registered in Uttar Pradesh. The initiative is supported under the RKVY-RAFTAAR scheme of the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Government of India.
Why This Program Stands Out:
- Backed by Government of India + IIT BHU ecosystem
- Separate funding tracks for startups at different stages
- Strong focus on agri-innovation and commercialization
- Includes mentorship, incubation, and investor linkage support
Offerings / Benefits:
- Seed funding support up to ₹25 Lakhs
- Pre-seed support up to ₹5 Lakhs
- Student entrepreneurship support up to ₹4 Lakhs
- Entrepreneurship orientation program
- Expansion-stage incubation facilities
- Mentor, investor, and market linkage support
Who Can Apply / Eligibility
- Startup must be registered in Uttar Pradesh
- Open to agri-startups and student entrepreneurs
- Applicants can apply under:
- Seed-stage program
- Pre-seed program
- Student entrepreneurship program
Selection Process
- Application submission through the official platform
- Initial screening based on eligibility and concept strength
- Evaluation based on innovation, scalability, and impact
- Shortlisting of selected applicants
- Final selection by the organizing body
The exact selection process may vary depending on program guidelines.
How to Apply
- Visit the official portal provided below
- Choose the relevant program track (Prasfutan, Ankuran, or Srijan)
- Complete the application process before 31 May 2026
Source & Verification
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- Source 1: rkvy-raftaariitbhu.org
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Startup must be registered in Uttar Pradesh
- Open to agri-startups and student entrepreneurs
- Applicants can apply under:
- Seed-stage program
- Pre-seed program
- Student entrepreneurship program