MANAGE-CIA Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana(RKVY)-RAFTAAR
Offered By - Government Of India
About the Program
The MANAGE-CIA RKVY-RAFTAAR Agribusiness Incubation Program is a flagship government-backed initiative under the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, designed to support agripreneurs and startups through structured incubation and grant funding. It operates via RKVY-RAFTAAR Agribusiness Incubators (R-ABIs) to help transform innovative agricultural ideas into scalable businesses.
Who is it for:
The program is open to Pan-India applicants, including startups, students, and individual agripreneurs working on innovative solutions in agriculture and allied sectors. It supports both idea-stage innovators and early-stage startups with MVPs, making it accessible to first-time founders as well.
What do you get:
Participants receive non-dilutive grant funding 5 Lakh to 25 Lakh depending on stage along with structured incubation support, mentoring, training, and access to industry networks. The funding is milestone-based and helps startups move from prototype to commercialization.
Why it matters:
Agriculture is one of India’s largest yet under-optimized sectors. This program plays a critical role in enabling innovation across farming, supply chains, and food systems by supporting early-stage entrepreneurs with both capital and ecosystem support. It is one of the few government programs that combine grant funding + incubation + market readiness, making it highly valuable for agritech founders
Offerings –
- Grant funding up to ₹25 Lakhs (non-dilutive)
- Idea-stage funding up to ₹5 Lakhs
- Structured incubation under MANAGE-CIA
- Mentorship & business strategy support
- Training programs
- Market linkage & networking opportunities
- Opportunity to pitch for funding support
- Support for product development, testing & commercialization
Who Can Apply / Eligibility
- Indian startup / individual / student (Pan-India)
- Must work in agriculture or allied sectors
- For seed stage → Minimum Viable Product (MVP) required
- Must demonstrate innovation & scalability
- Should not have received similar government grant earlier
- Willing to participate in incubation 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 application page of the program provided below
- Review eligibility criteria and submission requirements
- Prepare necessary documents and project details
- Submit your application before the deadline
- Await further communication from the organizers
Frequently Asked Questions
- Indian startup / individual / student (Pan-India)
- Must work in agriculture or allied sectors
- For seed stage → Minimum Viable Product (MVP) required
- Must demonstrate innovation & scalability
- Should not have received similar government grant earlier
- Willing to participate in incubation program