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ICAR-CIRCOT R-ABI

UDAY (Pre-seed Stage Program)

Funds Maharashtra and Goa agri-startups turning a PoC into a working prototype.

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IncorpX's own quick-reference tag calls this a fit for "MVP / Prototype" stage companies, but the scheme's own description defines its stage as Proof of Concept to Prototype Development -- a founder who already has a working prototype or MVP may be past this specific window, contrary to what the summary tag suggests. The up to five lakh rupee ceiling isn't a guaranteed sum: the exact amount sancti

UDAY gives grant-in-aid funding to pre-seed agri-startups working in agriculture and allied sectors, helping them move from an idea or proof of concept to a tangible prototype. It is limited to entrepreneurs based in Maharashtra and Goa. The program runs under ICAR-CIRCOT's RKVY-RAFTAAR Agri Business Incubator (R-ABI).

CycleiHow often this grant runs - e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.No fixed schedule
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.-
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.-
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.-
Award typeiThe form of funding - grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.-
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.-

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