RKVY RAFTAAR Scheme

About

The RKVY RAFTAAR Scheme offers grants and support for agri-startups in India, providing funding, mentorship, and networking opportunities to help entrepreneurs commercialize their agricultural innovations.

Benefits

• 💰Grant Support — Up to ₹5 Lakh for Idea Stage and up to ₹25 Lakh for Seed Stage startups
• 📈Milestone-linked Funding — Funding is released based on startup milestones and progress
• 🧑‍🏫 Mentorship & Training — Access to mentors, experts, and workshops for growth strategy
• 🤝Networking Opportunities — Connections with investors, partners, and entrepreneurs
• ♻️ Waste to Wealth — Support for converting agricultural waste into high-value outputs
• 🌍Market Access & Visibility — Demo-day style exposure across the agri-tech ecosystem

Eligibility Criteria

• Must be a DPIIT-recognized Indian startup under Startup India
• Minimum Viable Product (MVP) or working prototype is required
• Startup should work in agriculture or allied sectors
• Idea-stage innovators or seed-stage startups with proven concepts
• Founders should demonstrate commercialization readiness

Participation Commitments

• Founders must prepare and submit required documents
• Participation in evaluation and interview process
• Commitment to commercialization readiness

Target Region

India

Target Sector

Agriculture and allied sectors