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Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare / NABARD

AgriSURE – Agri Fund for Startups & Rural Enterprises

EQUITYSTARTUP-SPECIFIC
Stage
Growth / scaling
Indicative amount
₹750 cr blended fund (₹250+₹250+₹250)

What it is for

A 10-year, ₹750 crore blended fund investing — directly and via AIFs — in agri-tech and rural enterprise startups.

Who can apply

Agri-tech startups, rural enterprises, FPO-linked innovations, and value-chain ventures in agriculture.

What you get

Direct equity up to ₹25 crore per startup, or indirect investment via a supported AIF.

How to apply

Approach NABVENTURES (fund manager) directly, or pitch to a backed AIF.

Best suited for

A growth-stage agri-tech or rural enterprise startup ready for a real equity round.

Official links

Summarised from official sources, last reviewed 2026-09-07. Amounts and eligibility are indicative — always confirm against the live scheme guideline before acting.