Agri startup

RKVY RAFTAAR

Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana - Remunerative Approaches for Agriculture and Allied sector Rejuvenation

Financial support of up to ₹25 Lakh per agri-startup, with incubation and mentoring, to accelerate innovation in agriculture and allied sectors.

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Support
Up to ₹25 Lakh per startup
For
Agri-startups & allied enterprises
Delivered via
RKVY agri-business incubators
Run by
Ministry of Agriculture
Overview

About RKVY RAFTAAR

RKVY RAFTAAR is a central sector scheme under the Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana that promotes innovation and entrepreneurship in agriculture and allied sectors. Its Innovation and Agri-Entrepreneurship component funds startups through a network of agri-business incubators (R-ABIs) and knowledge partners.

Startups receive grant-in-aid of up to ₹5 Lakh at the idea or pre-seed stage and up to ₹25 Lakh at the seed stage, along with a residential incubation programme, mentoring, and linkages to markets, investors and research institutions.

Key benefits

  • Financial assistance of up to ₹25 Lakh for innovative agri-startups
  • Business growth support to scale the venture and reach new markets
  • Mentorship and incubation at RKVY agri-business incubators
  • Market linkages and exposure to buyers, investors and global opportunities
  • Support for R&D, prototyping and technology adoption
  • Creates rural jobs and drives sustainable rural development

Who is eligible

  • Startups working in agriculture and allied sectors
  • Registered in India as a private limited company, LLP, partnership or proprietorship
  • Innovative ideas, products or services with high impact potential
  • Early-stage to growth-stage enterprises
  • Individuals, FPOs, SHGs, farmers, entrepreneurs and companies can apply
  • Commitment to innovation, scalability and rural impact

Documents required

  • Incorporation or registration documents of the entity
  • Business plan with problem statement, solution and go-to-market
  • Prototype or product details and stage of development
  • Fund utilisation plan and projected impact
  • Founder KYC and team profiles

How Vertex helps with RKVY RAFTAAR

  1. 1Eligibility checkWe review your business profile against the scheme rules and related state incentives.
  2. 2Documents & project reportWe prepare the DPR, financials and registrations such as Udyam, GST and FSSAI.
  3. 3Application & lender liaisonWe file the application and coordinate with banks, NBFCs and agencies.
  4. 4Sanction & follow-upWe follow up until sanction, disbursement and any subsidy release.

Frequently asked questions

Agri-tech, post-harvest management, food processing and value addition, natural resource management, farm mechanisation and automation, market access and supply chain, and capacity building.

Yes. Individuals, FPOs, SHGs and farmers can apply at the idea stage, but a registered entity is required before seed-stage funding is released.

Scheme limits, subsidy rates and timelines are indicative and subject to the latest government guidelines and lender policies. Vertex Certification is a private consultancy and is not affiliated with any government body.

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