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Embark on Your Entrepreneurial Journey with IARI, Pusa Krishi's Agribusiness Incubation Programs – UPJA & ARISE

Are you ready to step into the world of agripreneurship? Look no further than Pusa Krishi’s innovative incubation programs, UPJA & ARISE, offering grants of up to Rs 25 Lakhs to budding entrepreneurs.

Updated on: 9 April, 2024 1:01 PM IST By: Shivam Dwivedi
Embark on Your Entrepreneurial Journey with IARI, Pusa Krishi's Agribusiness Incubation Programs – UPJA & ARISE

If financial issues and lack of knowledge have held back your entrepreneurial aspirations, then do not worry! Pusa Krishi, IARI, a renowned leading institution in nurturing innovation and entrepreneurship in the agriculture sector, has launched its startup incubation programs, UPJA & ARISE, on April 1, 2024. These programs are meticulously crafted to empower aspiring agripreneurs with essential resources, mentorship, funding, and guidance necessary to transform their groundbreaking ideas into successful ventures.

UPJA is a cutting-edge agribusiness incubation program focused on fostering innovation and entrepreneurship in India's agri-startup ecosystem. Geared towards agri-startups with established products in the market, UPJA provides technology validation, mentorship, pilot opportunities, go-to-market support, and industry connections to startups with innovative solutions at the Minimum Viable Product (MVP) stage. Eligible startups can receive funding of up to Rs. 25 lakhs under this program.

ARISE stands out as a uniquely tailored incubation program for early-stage agri-startups, offering a platform for aspiring entrepreneurs to develop their innovative ideas through mentoring and industry exposure. ARISE provides access to business and technology validation, robust mentoring, market linkages, and connections to create impactful solutions in the agriculture ecosystem. Eligible startups can secure funding of up to Rs. 5 lakhs through this program.

Expanded Opportunities

This year, the government has expanded its support to entrepreneurship-driven students, offering selected candidates Rs. 4,00,000 to develop their products. Moreover, these programs are open to individuals from diverse educational backgrounds with innovations applicable to agriculture, broadening the horizons of opportunities in the agri-tech landscape.

Who Can Apply?

  • Entities meeting Govt. norms/DPIIT criteria for startups.

  • Students with innovative ideas but without registered startups.

  • Early-stage ventures with a Minimum Viable Product (MVP).

  • Innovators with aspirations of starting their own ventures.

Don't miss this opportunity to turn your agripreneurial dreams into reality with Pusa Krishi's UPJA & ARISE incubation programs. Apply now and embark on your journey towards entrepreneurial success in the agriculture sector!

Click to apply – https://pusakrishi.accubate.app/ext/form/1980/1/apply

For more details visit our official website – https://pusakrishi.in 

OR Contact us at – 8700183709,  9910605121

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