SHITIJ: Startup Incubation Program is a one month, with a thematic focus on Plant Health and Precision Agriculture
The program is designed to create impact through early-stage incubation, sector-specific mentorship, field validation, and funding readiness, while bringing together innovators in an immersive one-month mentoring program to learn, connect, and collaborate.
Benefits
One Month Virtual Incubation Program
Business & Technical Mentoring
Access to Infrastructure & Facilities
Pilot Opportunities & Market Linkages
Industry Connect
Facilitation for Grants & Funding
Our Focus Area
Plant Protection
Precision Agriculture
Program Timeline
Frequently Asked Questions
SHITIJ is a Startup Incubation Program. Here’s an overview of what happens:
One Month Virtual Incubation Program
Business & Technical Mentoring
Access to Infrastructure & Facilities
Pilot Opportunities & Market Linkages
Industry Connect
Facilitation for Funding
SHITIJ recognises early-stage ideas in the field of Plant Health & Precision Agriculture. You can apply, if you are:
- Open to Indian citizens passionate about contributing to the agriculture
- Agri Startup with a Prototype/ Minimum Viable Product (MVP)
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. Upon selection, the applicants go for one month mentoring program.
No. You do not have to pay any fee or charges to apply for SHITIJ Startup Incubation Program.
Pusa Krishi, ICAR-IARI reserves the right to disqualify any application if found engaged in any frauds, malpractices, or unethical activities.
Yes, you can apply if you have raised funding.
Due to the high volume of applications which we receive, we are unable to provide feedback to all the applicants. The selected applicants receive complete mentoring & support throughout the program.
Yes, you can save your application and complete it later. Once submitted, the application cannot be edited.