Krishik Agri Business Incubator UAS-Dharwad

The RKVY- Innovation and Agri-entrepreneurship programme, formerly known as RAFTAAR, was launched by  Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Government of India, in 2019. This Department has appointed five Knowledge Partners (KPs) and twenty-four RKVY Agribusiness Incubators (R-ABIs) from across the country for implementation assistance and incubation of startups under this programme.  KRISHIK-ABI has supported over 100 startups with funding of Rs. 10.85 crore., KRISHIK-ABI has trained over 300 startup incubates through residential and online programs guided by RKVY.  KRISHIK-ABI's efforts have led to the establishment of over 100 startups and the creation of 16 patents/trademarks. To ensure post-project sustainability, a Section 8 Company, Association for Startups and Technology Refinement in Agriculture (ASTRA), has been incorporated.