The Government of India has launched a comprehensive initiative to foster innovation and support start-ups through its Startup Accelerator of MeitY for Product Innovation, Development, and Growth (SAMRIDH) program, addressing the need for an accelerator program that drives social impact and scales solutions for India's challenges. The program aims to support 300 tech Start-Ups in 3-year duration with cohort size of 5-10 Start-Ups.
SAMRIDH Program is conceptualized and being implemented to provide support to selected accelerators for extending acceleration services to start-ups along with one-to-one matching funding support of up to ₹40 lakh. In the first round of cohort, 22 Accelerators spread across 12 states are supporting 175 startups, selected through a multilevel screening process.

ABIF IIT Kharagpur's incubation program is a transformative platform tailored for startups in agriculture, rural development and allied domains. With expert mentorship and state-of-the-art facilities, it empowers entrepreneurs to bring innovative solutions to the agriculture and rural development sector. Through a rigorous and supportive ecosystem, ABIF IIT Kharagpur nurtures promising ventures, fostering their growth and impact in the ever-evolving agricultural landscape. Join us to cultivate your ideas and the future of sustainable agriculture!

ABIF IIT Kharagpur provides a dynamic ecosystem that accelerates the growth of early-stage agri-business startups. Entrepreneurs receive invaluable mentorship from industry experts who guide them through every phase of development, from refining their ideas to navigating the complexities of the agricultural sector. The incubation center offers access to world-class facilities, including labs and research resources, to help startups transform their innovative concepts into viable solutions. By connecting with IIT Kharagpur's extensive network of professionals, entrepreneurs can leverage cutting-edge research and technological advancements to build scalable businesses.