ENA Sectors 2024-04-15 13:54:32 <p><span style="font-size:14px"><strong>New Delhi, Apr 15 (KNN)</strong> Pusa Krishi, Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), a premier institution fostering innovation in agriculture, has launched two flagship startup incubation programs UPJA and ARISE, to support agri-preneurs and drive transformative solutions in the sector.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Launched on April 1, 2024, these initiatives provide comprehensive support, including funding, mentorship, and industry linkages, to nurture entrepreneurship and accelerate growth.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The UPJA program targets entrepreneurs with a legal entity showcasing a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) or already commercialised innovations.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Successful applicants can receive grant-in-aid up to INR 25,00,000 to validate their technology, access mentorship, pilot opportunities, go-to-market support, and industry connections, propelling their ventures toward success.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">On the other hand, ARISE caters to entrepreneurs with a legal entity and a viable business idea, as well as students possessing innovative concepts, even if their startup is not formally registered.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">This program offers grant-in-aid up to INR 5,00,000, enabling participants to develop their ideas through mentoring, industry exposure, business and technology validation, market linkages, and a supportive ecosystem.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The deadline to apply for Pusa Krishi's incubation program is April 30, 2024. Interested entrepreneurs and aspiring agripreneurs are encouraged to visit <a href="https://www.pusakrishi.in">www.pusakrishi.in</a>.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">To submit your applications, kindly visit: <a href="https://pusakrishi.accubate.app/ext/form/1980/1/apply">https://pusakrishi.accubate.app/ext/form/1980/1/apply</a></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">By combining Pusa Krishi's expertise with comprehensive support through UPJA and ARISE, these initiatives aim to catalyse the growth of the agri-startup ecosystem in India.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px"><em><strong>(KNN Bureau)</strong></em></span></p> 37426 https://knnindia.co.in/news/newsdetails/sectors/pusa-krishi-spearheads-agri-innovation-with-upja-arise-startup-incubation-programs 2024-04-15 13:54:32 knnindia.co.in