Resources

Events That Connect Innovation to Execution

InnoQbate plays an active role as an ecosystem convenor and thought leader, bringing together founders, investors, corporates, policymakers, and institutions through focused, outcome-driven events designed to move ideas into real-world action.

Types of Events

Accelerator Demo Days

Showcasing portfolio startups to investors, corporates, and ecosystem partners through curated, execution-ready demo sessions.

Innovation Forums & Roundtables

Curated discussions with industry leaders, policymakers, investors, and founders around sector priorities and emerging opportunities.

Workshops & Masterclasses

Hands-on learning sessions focused on fundraising, GTM strategy, technology commercialisation, and scaling.

Partner & Ecosystem Events

Co-hosted initiatives with corporates, academic institutions, industry bodies, and government agencies.

Conferences & Speaking Engagements

Participation and leadership roles in national and international innovation, energy, and climate forums.

Helpful Links

Startup India Initiative: Empowering AgriTech Innovation
Ministry: Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) | Department: Startup India

Launched in 2016, this initiative supports AgriTech startups with tax benefits and incubation support. It has recognized 2,800+ AgriTech startups by 2023.

https://www.startupindia.gov.in/
Agriculture Infrastructure Fund (AIF): Building Rural Assets
Ministry: Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare | Department: Department of Agriculture, Cooperation & Farmers Welfare

AIF provides debt financing for post-harvest infrastructure, with ₹1 lakh crore allocated for 2020–2029.

https://aif.dac.gov.in/
PM Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN): Financial Aid for Farmers
Ministry: Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare | Department: Department of Agriculture, Cooperation & Farmers Welfare

PM-KISAN provides direct income support to farmers, enabling investment in AgriTech solutions.

https://pmkisan.gov.in/
Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY-RAFTAAR): Fostering Agri-Entrepreneurship
Ministry: Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare | Department: Department of Agriculture, Cooperation & Farmers Welfare

RKVY-RAFTAAR supports AgriTech startups through incubation and funding under its Agripreneurship component.

https://rkvy.nic.in/
Pradhan Mantri Formalisation of Micro Food Processing Enterprises (PMFME): Supporting Rural Food Businesses
Ministry: Ministry of Food Processing Industries | Department: Department of Food Processing Industries

PMFME aids rural micro-enterprises with credit-linked subsidies for food processing.

https://pmfme.mofpi.gov.in/
AgriSure Fund: Financial Support for AgriTech Startups
Ministry: Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare | Department: Department of Agriculture, Cooperation & Farmers Welfare

Launched in 2024, AgriSure provides ₹750 crore for AgriTech startups with equity and debt funding.

https://krishinivesh.dac.gov.in/
Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY): Enhancing Irrigation
Ministry: Ministry of Jal Shakti & Agriculture | Department: Department of Agriculture, Cooperation & Farmers Welfare

PMKSY promotes efficient irrigation systems to support AgriTech innovations.

https://pmksy.gov.in/
Kisan Credit Card (KCC): Accessible Credit for Farmers
Ministry: Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare | Department: Department of Agriculture, Cooperation & Farmers Welfare

KCC provides low-interest loans to farmers for AgriTech adoption.

Apply via nationalized banks or cooperatives
Agriculture Grand Challenge: Solving AgriTech Challenges
Ministry: Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare | Department: Invest India

This challenge identifies and supports startups solving key agricultural issues.

https://www.startupindia.gov.in/
National Agriculture Innovation Fund (NAIF): Driving R&D
Ministry: Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) | Department: Department of Agricultural Research and Education

NAIF supports R&D-focused AgriTech startups with grants and technical support.

https://icar.org.in/