Social Alpha Invites applications for Innovations for Agriculture and Rural Livelihoods Funding 2025, The essence of Sustainable Agriculture Technology for Resilient Food Systems is the balancing of ecological traditions with cutting-edge technology. In an era marked by rapid population growth, environmental degradation, and increasing climate instability, the challenge of securing a stable and sufficient supply of food has never been more urgent. Addressing this complex issue requires more than just innovation; it calls for a thoughtful integration of the ecological wisdom practiced by traditional farming communities with the cutting-edge technologies of modern agriculture.
In honour of his legacy and with a commitment to carry forward this mission, Social Alpha and M. S. Swaminathan Research Foundation (MSSRF) are proud to launch Techtonic: Innovations for Agriculture and Rural Livelihoods.
This program seeks to identify, nurture, and scale breakthrough innovations that address some of the complex challenges in agriculture and rural development, such as soil degradation, declining crop productivity, and labour-intensive farming practices, by focussing on science-led solutions that are user-friendly, environmentally sustainable, and tailored to the real-world needs of small and marginal farmers across India.
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: 15th November 2025
Focus Areas:
(Social Alpha Invites applications for Innovations for Agriculture and Rural Livelihoods Funding 2025)
- Soil Rejuvenation
- Biogas
- Small Farm Mechanisation
Who Should Apply:
(Social Alpha Invites applications for Innovations for Agriculture and Rural Livelihoods Funding 2025)
Innovators and start-ups with innovative technology-based solutions that have the potential to create a sustainable and scalable impact in the lives of small and marginal farmers of India. Innovations are sought in the domains of Soil Rejuvenation, Biogas, and Small Farm Mechanisation.
Development Stage – Technology is being built, integrated, tested, and validated in controlled and field settings [TRL 1 – 4].
Pilot Stage – Technology has demonstrated technical performance and is ready for testing early product-market fit, use cases, and ROI demonstration [TRL 5-8].
Scale Up Stage – Technology has demonstrated early market evidence, use cases, and ROI, and can scale based on market evidence [TRL 9-10].
Program Offerings:
(Social Alpha Invites applications for Innovations for Agriculture and Rural Livelihoods Funding 2025)
Pilot Deployments – Sandbox facilities to test, validate, and pilot the innovation, including on-ground feedback from the community, grassroots organisations, agriculture experts, and corporate and government bodies, along with non-dilutive pilot funding from Social Alpha of up to INR 50 lakhs.
Market Access Opportunities – Access to more than 200,000 farmers and 150 FPO networks through a large network of implementing partners in different states, such as Uttar Pradesh, Odisha, Maharashtra, Jharkhand, etc., along with access to non-dilutive deployment funding from Social Alpha of up to INR 2 crores.
Leverage MSSRF’s Village Knowledge Centres (VKCs) for technology awareness to rural communities. Use research internships or fellowships for design, joint field studies, trials, and impact studies.
Mentorship and Workshops – Assistance of dedicated agri-business experts with business planning, developing go-to-market strategies, overall business advisory and mentorship, and capacity-building sessions.
Incubation Support – Access to lab infrastructure and product development support via Social Alpha Labs, including assistance with design, rapid prototyping, and manufacturing.
Financial Support – Opportunity to access seed investment from Social Alpha and its partners, subject to Social Alpha’s due diligence.
How to apply?
For any assistance needed in filling the application form, please reach out to us at
agritech@socialalpha.org
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