I-Venture @ ISB
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About the Program
AIC ISB is proud to be selected as an implementation partner for the NIDHI Accelerator, an umbrella program conceptualized by the National Science & Technology Entrepreneurship Development Board (NSTEDB), Department of Science & Technology, Government of India.
The NIDHI Accelerator is designed to nurture and fast-track promising, innovation-driven startups by offering structured mentoring, access to funding, and market linkages. The program specifically targets ventures that have achieved initial market validation and are poised for growth and scale.
At AIC ISB, we have curated this edition of the NIDHI Accelerator to focus on startups working in the agriculture sector, enabling them to scale their solutions and create deep, lasting impact across the agri-value chain.
Eligibility
- Minimum 1 year from incorporation
- Early revenue stage ventures with scalability potential
Focus Area: Agriculture 🌾
Sub Themes:
Precision Agriculture & Farm Management
Sustainable & Regenerative Agriculture
Supply Chain & Market Linkages
Post-Harvest & Value Addition
Agri Data & Intelligence
Robotics
Agri-Fintech & Insurance
Program Offerings
Grant support of up to Rs 5,00,000 for Top 3 startups
Dedicated mentorship by experts
Capacity building support
Partnership opportunities with corporates
Opportunity to conduct a pilot
Industry connects
Revenue acceleration support
Fundraising support
Tools & resources
Timelines
Call for Applications
Shortlisting
Program Phase
Demo Day
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Partners
Pilot Partners
Investor Partners








