Social Alpha Techtonic: Innovations for Animal Husbandry and Rural Livelihoods

Closed Social Alpha All of India

Grant plus other support

Up to ₹50 lakh for pilots

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What it funds: Pilot funding for science-based livestock solutions that raise rural incomes
Who can apply: Individual, group or startup registered in India
Livestock solution (nutrition, health, breeding, value chains, biogas) at TRL 3 to 8
When you can apply: ClosedAgri themes open most years. No date announced
How to apply: Apply on the Social Alpha Techtonic page when an agri or livestock theme opens
Best for: Prototype, Early revenue stage
Sectors: AgriTech
Run by: Incubators and universities

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