Pusa Krishi
May 22, 2026 2026-05-22 8:28University 01
Great ideas can emerge from anywhere. And for a great idea to create impact — it must be implemented with the same passion as it was conceived. Arise intends to nurture & scale early-stage ideas & startups into sustainable businesses. The program provides access to business & technology validation, strong mentoring & advisory, market linkages & connections with a view to create impactful solutions in the agriculture ecosystem.
Registration ClosedWhat Happens: Once selected, our startups & innovators receive transformational support. The selected individuals & groups participate in mentoring & coaching with our technical experts, business & thought leaders. They also get access to our powerful network of startups & founders. This is one of the strongest networks of changemakers who are transforming agriculture and allied sectors.
The Results: The participants’ prototype is passed through multiple technical validations, business assessments, IP, and other checks to create a feasible, viable, and scalable product ready for the market. Finally, the participants get to pitch their product to our panel of experts and the selected startups receive our incubation facility with a Grant-in-Aid of up to Rs. 5,00,000.
What Happens: The selected startups receive mentoring and grant-in-aid of up to Rs. 5,00,000 (in one installment) to commercially launch their product. They are mentored to run & sustain their business, grow their market linkages & connections, and develop a plan for scaling up. The start-ups also get field trials and pilot opportunities alongside.
The Results: In the program, our startups develop a better product & business acumen, their professional network grows in quantity as well as quality, and they have more options of raising money.
Allied Precision Technologies
Supply Chain & Agriculture Logistics
Post-Harvest, FoodTechnology & Value Addition
Waste to Wealth & Green Energy
Agriculture Allied Sectors
Agri Fintech
Agricultural Inputs & Biotechnology
Natural Resource Management
Agriculture Extension & Tourism
Farm Mechanization
1243+
Applications Received
70+
Startups Incubated
31+
Startups Funded
1.990+
Grant-in-Aid(INR Cr)
Benefits of Joining the Programme
Unlock opportunities, mentorship, funding support and growth resources to accelerate your startup journey.
Programme Timeline
Your journey from application to growth.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about our incubation, acceleration, funding, and startup support programs.
Who can apply for this Program?
It recognises early-stage ideas in the field of agriculture & allied sectors. You should apply, if you are:
- Have an idea/ innovation/ early-stage startup in agriculture & allied sectors.
- An Indian citizen.
What is the selection process?
Every year, through a rigorous open application process, our panel of evaluators select some of the most promising ideas & prototypes to be a part of program. The applications are evaluated on various parameters — including but not limited to — need, novelty, technical feasibility, business viability, scalability, social impact, market size, team capabilities, and projected financial growth.
After the application round, the shortlisted applicants appear for a selection committee interview. If selected in the interview, the applicants become a part of our cohort for the 2-month online mentoring program.
Do I need to pay any money to apply for Arise?
No. You do not have to pay any fee or charges to apply for Arise.
We’ve already raised funding. Can we still apply?
Yes, you can apply even if you have raised funding.
In case you have received a grant-in-aid support of INR 10,00,000 or more under any Government of India sponsored scheme then you are not eligible for ARISE.
How can we get funding for our startup through this program?
After the 2-month online training & mentoring, the startups pitch their innovation to our jury. The shortlisted startups have an opportunity to be a part of our 1-year incubation program with a Grant-in-Aid of upto INR 5,00,000.
How will the training sessions take place?
The 2-month mentoring will take place online on video conferencing.
We have more than one innovation. Can we submit multiple applications?
No
We’ve already raised funding. Can we still apply?
Yes, you can apply even if you have raised funding.
In case you have received a grant-in-aid support of INR 10,00,000 or more under any Government of India sponsored scheme then you are not eligible for ARISE.
How will the grant-in-aid be distributed?
The grant-in-aid will be distributed in 2-tranches on the basis of milestones achieved in 60:40 ratio.
Can my entry be disqualified for any reason?
Pusa Krishi, ICAR-IARI reserves the right to disqualify any application if
- found engaged in any frauds, malpractices, or unethical activities.
- Any organization/ individual applying for the program should have not been blacklisted by the government or any major agency/ entity, and have no pending litigation in any court of law. The applicant is obligated to inform Pusa Krishi in case of any change in status of the aforementioned.
- Received a grant-in-aid support from any Government of India sponsored schemes of INR 10,00,000 or more for the same product/ service
Will I be able to edit my application once submitted?
Yes, you can save your application and complete it later. Once submitted, the application cannot be edited.