Project

RKVY-RAFTAAR: Catalyzing Innovation in Agri and Allied Sectors

The Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana – Remunerative Approaches for Agriculture and Allied Sector Rejuvenation (RKVY-RAFTAAR) is a flagship initiative by the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers' Welfare, Government of India. This scheme aims to promote agri-entrepreneurship and innovation by supporting startups that are building scalable, technology-driven solutions in agriculture and its allied sectors.

Under RKVY-RAFTAAR, eligible agri-startups can receive financial assistance in the form of a grant-in-aid of up to ₹25 lakhs, provided in a milestone-based disbursement model. This grant is designed to help startups refine their business models, validate their technologies, and scale up their operations, ultimately contributing to the broader goal of sustainable agricultural growth.

NEATeHub: Nurturing Agri Innovation at the Grassroots

NEATeHub, hosted by the Assam Agricultural University (AAU) plays a pivotal role in implementing the RKVY-RAFTAAR scheme. As a recognized RKVY-RAFTAAR Knowledge Partner (KP) and a Center of Excellence (CoE), NEATEHUB also manages three Agribusiness Incubator (R-ABI) in Northeast India. NEATeHub serves as a launchpad for startups operating in agriculture, food processing, animal husbandry, aquaculture, and other allied domains.

We actively scout, screen, and incubate high-potential startups through a structured process. Every month, NEATeHub brings in a fresh cohort of startups, offering them a blend of technical mentoring, business coaching, market linkage support, and access to government grants. Once selected into the program, eligible startups can receive up to ₹25 lakhs as grant-in-aid under the RKVY-RAFTAAR scheme.

Through this initiative, NEATeHub fosters a vibrant ecosystem where innovators, researchers, and entrepreneurs converge to tackle some of the most pressing challenges in Indian agriculture. From drone-based farm monitoring to AI-powered livestock health tracking, and from eco-friendly agri-inputs to cold chain innovations, NEATeHub’s portfolio showcases the next generation of agri-tech solutions.

The Impact

By combining financial support with hands-on incubation, NEATeHub and RKVY-RAFTAAR are not just funding startups—they’re enabling transformation. As each monthly cohort enters the ecosystem, we are collectively pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in agriculture. The result is a growing community of startups that are empowering farmers, enhancing productivity, reducing post-harvest losses, and creating rural employment across the country.