SIDBI SEED of a-IDEA | Startup Funding
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Agri-Innovation Seed Fund

SIDBI SEED of a-IDEA

Accelerating the next generation of Agri & Allied startups with strategic capital and ecosystem backing.

Funding Support Up to ₹1 Crore

Focus Sectors

We are backing innovations across core agri and allied verticals

Post-Harvest Technologies
Food Technology
Supply & Value Chain
Agri-FinTech
Value Addition & Aquaculture
Animal Husbandry
Farm Machinery

Eligibility Criteria

Stage & Innovation Early-stage startups (PoC / MVP to early commercialization) with a scalable technology or solution.
Incubation Status Must be an a-IDEA incubated startup or ready for incubation, with full-time committed founders.
Legal Structure DPIIT-recognized Indian Private Limited company (under 10 years from incorporation).
Ownership Norms Minimum 51% Indian ownership and must not have previously received SIDBI seed funding from other incubators.

Official Authorization Disclaimer: Applications are strictly accepted only via the official a-IDEA application portal. a-IDEA does not authorize any consultants, agents, or third-party organizations to market, collect, or process applications on its behalf.

Get in Touch

Have queries regarding the application process? Contact our team directly.

Phone: 040-24581427 / 7704810418
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