Deadline: 11-Sep-22
Applications are now open for the Villgro’s Climate Smart Agriculture Program to support startups working to mitigate the environmental footprint of Indian Agriculture by using technology to reduce the use of inputs, water and emissions from agricultural activities while increasing productivity.
Focus Areas
- Early-stage Pilot ready for-profit startups focusing on the below problem areas can apply
- Reducing the use of water in agriculture
- Improving soil health through testing or regenerative practices
- Reducing the use of fertilisers and pesticides
- Post-harvest solutions that reduce waste/increase shelf life of produce
- Innovations in feed and fodder that involves upcycling of waste
- Fodder solutions to improve cattle gut health and reduce emissions
- Novel food solutions- dairy alternatives
- Solutions that result in large-scale carbon mitigation
Incentives
Selected startups receive the following benefits:
- Access to finance
- Funding support of up to INR 50 L per company
- Access to debt funding to eligible startups
- Capacity Building
- Access to expert mentorship
- Access to Technical Assistance from industry experts
For more information, visit https://villgro.org/current-programs/