AI & AgriTech Innovation Center - Track 2: Pilot & Validation
Funds field pilots of AI-driven agriculture solutions in Maharashtra, up to Rs 2 Cr.
Run under Maharashtra's Maha Agri-AI Policy (2025-2029), Track 2 gives startups, farmer producer organisations, NGOs, research teams or consortia access to farmer networks, testbeds, and state data, plus guidance on commercial and policy readiness, alongside the funding itself. Applicants need a working prototype or already-proven solution ready for pilot deployment.
This track backs proven, prototype-stage AI agriculture solutions that are ready to be field-tested with real farmers in Maharashtra. It funds real-world deployment, impact assessment, and business-model validation, rather than early-stage R&D.
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