Land Accelerator India

Closed WRI India, with Villgro All of India

Prize

About ₹17 lakh (USD 20,000) each for the top 5

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What it funds: Accelerator and innovation prizes for land restoration businesses in central India
Who can apply: For-profit Indian entity restoring farm or forest landscapes
Significant operations in Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh or Maharashtra
Early traction: product in market and growing
No equity taken, no fee
When you can apply: ClosedNext cohort likely late 2026 or 2027
How to apply: Apply on the Startup India programme page when WRI India opens the next cohort
Best for: Early revenue stage
Sectors: AgriTech CleanTech
Run by: Companies and foundations

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