Agri-Tech Grant Scheme
Administered by Department of Agricultural Marketing & Agri Business, Government of Tamil Nadu
About this grant
The Agri-Tech Grant Scheme supports innovative Agri-Tech startups in Tamil Nadu through financial assistance aimed at fostering development and scaling. The scheme offers two funding tiers: Up to ₹10 lakh for early-stage startups developing agricultural innovations. Up to ₹25 lakh for startups seeking market expansion in the agriculture sector. The program focuses on solutions in crop, livestock, and fisheries domains. Startups working on ready-to-eat products are specifically excluded from the scheme. This initiative is implemented by the Department of Agricultural Marketing & Agri Business, Government of Tamil Nadu, with StartupTN as the ecosystem partner.
Key facts
Eligibility requirements
All of the following criteria must be met:
- Startup must have DPIIT certificate and headquartered in Tamil Nadu.
- Should be a registered Private Limited Company, LLP, or Partnership firm.
- Average profit in the last three years must be less than ₹5 lakh.
- Must be working on innovation, development, or improvement of agricultural products or processes.
- Startup should not be formed by splitting or reconstructing an existing business.
- No pending dues or blacklisting by Government agencies.
- At least 51% shareholding must be held by Indian promoters.
- Startups working on ready-to-eat products are
- not
- eligible.
What the funding covers
- Grant amount: ₹1,000,000 to ₹2,500,000
- The Agri-Tech Grant Scheme supports innovative Agri-Tech startups in Tamil Nadu through financial assistance aimed at fostering development and scaling
- The scheme offers two funding tiers: Up to ₹10 lakh for early-stage startups developing agricultural innovations
- Up to ₹25 lakh for startups seeking market expansion in the agriculture sector
How to apply
- 1Download the application form from form.startuptn.in/AGF.
- 2Fill in the application and scan the completed documents.
- 3Email the scanned application to
- 4agrimarkstartuptech@gmail.com
- 5.
- 6For assistance, contact the District Deputy Director of Agriculture (Agri Business) in the respective district.
Application tips
Grant details are sourced from official public databases and reviewed weekly. Eligibility criteria, funding amounts, and deadlines may change without notice. Always confirm details on the Department of Agricultural Marketing & Agri Business, Government of Tamil Nadu website before applying.
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