YOCH Agripreneurship Orientation Program (AOP) 9 Cohort under RKVY-RAFTAAR 2026 India Apply Now, The Agripreneurship Orientation Program is designed to give aspiring agripreneurs a platform to develop and refine innovative ideas in agribusiness. The program offers a one-month mentoring and hands-on internship experience with startups working across agriculture and allied sectors.
Under the guidance of experienced mentors and innovative entrepreneurs, participants gain exposure to core business concepts, industry-specific strategies, market dynamics, and real-world challenges, along with practical approaches to address them.
Upon successful completion of the one-month orientation program, participants will be eligible to pitch their ideas before the RABI Incubation Committee for a grant-in-aid of up to ₹5 lakh at RC-KP.
Applicants are encouraged to carefully review the full details and submit their applications before the specified deadline to seize this grant opportunity.
Last Date of Submission: 17th January 2026
Objectives of the program for YOCH Agripreneurship Orientation Program (AOP) 9 Cohort under RKVY-RAFTAAR 2026 India Apply Now
➢ To nurture potential agripreneurs by providing mentoring cum internship with other startups to provide them practical, technical and business insights
➢ To create and nurture a pipeline of agripreneurs for incubators
➢ To make pursuing entrepreneurship related to innovative ideas an attractive career option among other available career choices.
Eligibility Criteria for YOCH Agripreneurship Orientation Program (AOP) 9 Cohort under RKVY-RAFTAAR 2026 India Apply Now
The applicant should propose one innovative idea based on technology, service, business platforms etc. for increasing efficiency in agriculture and allied sector.
➢ The applicants are expected to pursue their entrepreneurial aspirations full time.
➢ The applicant should have an initial business plan/ proposal for the idea they intend to pursue.
➢ Startups already receiving grants/financial support from any other government source for the same project/product/activity will not be eligible under RKVY for grant -in-aid support.
➢ The full funds of the sanctioned project for pre seed support will be released after the signing of the agreement between the incubator and incubate. Selection Process of Interns for Agripreneurship Orientation
➢ All applicants for this program will apply as per the prescribed format (Application Form).
➢ The selection of agripreneurs that have an innovative idea based on technology, service, business platforms etc. and interest in pursuing their entrepreneurial aspirations full time, shall be done by the RC selection committee.
➢ Under this program, ANGRAU Poshan Incubator RABI will select agripreneurs that have a workable innovative idea.
➢ After completion of the milestones/project, a charted accountant the utilization certificate (UC) along with Unique Document Identification Number (UDIN) and other documents, expenditure statement, milestones achievement report has been submitted by incubate. NonObjection Certificate and certificate of successful completion of the incubation programme will be given by the RABI/KP. Non-compliance of the above will result IN debarment of the startup from participating in any component of RKVY.
Funding Support for YOCH Agripreneurship Orientation Program (AOP) 9 Cohort under RKVY-RAFTAAR 2026 India Apply Now
Idea/ Pre-Seed Stage Funding: under this program after final evaluation, subsistence grant of a maximum of Rs. Five lakhs (up to 90% of the Project cost) will be provided to the candidates who have successfully completed the initial one month of Agripreneurship orientation program and are aspiring to convert their innovative idea based on technology, service, business platforms etc. into a prototype/ product in one instalment based on recommendation of RC Committee. Startups supported for idea/pre-seed stage funding will be eligible for obtaining next stage of Seed Stage Funding after evaluation
Broad Activities for YOCH Agripreneurship Orientation Program (AOP) 9 Cohort under RKVY-RAFTAAR 2026 India Apply Now
➢ These young agripreneurs will receive one-month hands on training cum internship with startups along with Rs. 10000/- stipend at ANGRAU Poshan Incubator, RABI.
➢ They will provide with different aspects of the business as well as technical training so that they can refine/ work on their innovative business idea simultaneously.
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