MANAGE-FISHub IncubationProgram || 2nd Cohort || MANAGE-Fisheries Innovation
Offered By - Government Of India
About the Program
The MANAGE Fisheries Innovation and Startup Hub (M-FISHub) Incubation Program (Cohort II) is a government-backed incubation initiative under the RKVY-RAFTAAR scheme, designed to promote innovation and entrepreneurship in the fisheries and aquaculture sector. The program provides structured incubation support to help early-stage ideas evolve into viable startups.
Who is it for:
This program is open to Pan-India applicants, including startups, aspiring aquapreneurs, rural youth, students, and innovators working in fisheries and allied sectors. It is particularly suitable for individuals or teams at the idea or early-stage level who want to build solutions in fisheries.
What do you get:
Selected participants receive financial support up to ₹25 lakhs, along with incubation, mentorship, training, and business development support. The program also provides access to domain experts, institutional support, and ecosystem connections to help startups develop, validate, and scale their solutions.
Why it matters:
Fisheries is a high-potential but under-innovated sector in India. This program helps bridge that gap by supporting grassroots innovation and enabling entrepreneurs to build scalable businesses in aquaculture and fisheries value chains. It is especially valuable for founders looking for non-dilutive early-stage support in a niche but growing sector.
Offerings –
- Grant funding up to ₹25 lakhs
- Incubation support under MANAGE-FISHub
- Mentorship from domain experts
- Training & capacity building programs
- Business development & market linkage support
- Networking within fisheries ecosystem
- Support for idea validation & prototype development
Who Can Apply / Eligibility
– Open to startups, individuals, students, and entrepreneurs
– Must propose innovative solutions in fisheries/aquaculture
– Pan-India applicants allowed
– Idea / prototype stage applicants eligible
– Willingness 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
– Open to startups, individuals, students, and entrepreneurs
– Must propose innovative solutions in fisheries/aquaculture
– Pan-India applicants allowed
– Idea / prototype stage applicants eligible
– Willingness to participate in incubation program