KERA Project - Startup Support (Kerala Climate Resilient Agri Value Chain Modernization Project, AgriNext) is a grant from Kerala Startup Mission (KSUM), Government of Kerala, with the World Bank-supported KERA project for agri-tech startups with a solution for Kerala's agriculture value chain (MVP, pilot, revenue-generating or scaling stage). It provides Up to ₹25 L, for agriculture · agritech · farm mechanisation · post-harvest. Applications are currently open.
Key facts
| Amount / benefit | Up to ₹25 L |
|---|---|
| Provider | Kerala Startup Mission (KSUM), Government of Kerala, with the World Bank-supported KERA project |
| Where | Kerala |
| Stage | Early Revenue, Growth, Prototype |
| Sector | agriculture · agritech · farm mechanisation · post-harvest |
| Deadline | Applications open |
What is KERA Project - Startup Support?
KERA Project - Startup Support (Kerala Climate Resilient Agri Value Chain Modernization Project, AgriNext) — Funding worth Rs 25 lakh per startup (grant mechanics and tranches not stated on the official page) — Agri-tech startups with a solution for Kerala's agriculture value chain (MVP, pilot, revenue-generating or scaling stage). The form asks for a pitch deck and Startup India certificate. It is run by Kerala Startup Mission (KSUM), Government of Kerala, with the World Bank-supported KERA project.
A grant is financial support you don’t repay — awarded against eligibility and, usually, agreed milestones or utilisation of funds. The amount and form of support that actually apply to you depend on the programme’s rules and how your application is assessed — they are not fixed for every applicant.
It is aimed at businesses in agriculture · agritech · farm mechanisation · post-harvest. Like most government programmes, it has its own eligibility conditions, documentation and application window, and these terms are revised from time to time. Because of that, it is worth confirming the current eligibility, amount and deadline on the official programme page before you invest time in applying.
Who is eligible for KERA Project - Startup Support?
Agri-tech startups with a solution for Kerala's agriculture value chain (MVP, pilot, revenue-generating or scaling stage). The form asks for a pitch deck and Startup India certificate. Not for: Farmers and FPOs apply through a separate form; partners and institutions have their own form..
How much does KERA Project - Startup Support give, and in what form?
Up to ₹25 L.
Frequently asked questions
What kind of support is this?
A grant is financial support you don’t repay — awarded against eligibility and, usually, agreed milestones or utilisation of funds.
Who runs this programme?
KERA Project - Startup Support (Kerala Climate Resilient Agri Value Chain Modernization Project, AgriNext) is offered by Kerala Startup Mission (KSUM), Government of Kerala, with the World Bank-supported KERA project. Eligibility and approval rest with them; the criteria and amounts are set by the programme.
Is there a deadline to apply?
Programmes like this can be rolling or time-bound. Confirm the current window on the official programme page before you apply.
How do I know if I’m eligible?
Read “Who can apply” above for the programme’s own criteria. If you’d like a quick read on your specific case, our free 2-minute eligibility check maps your stage, sector and revenue to what you can realistically claim.
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Source and verification
No official page is linked for this programme yet. Verification date pending. Government programmes change — confirm current eligibility, amounts and deadlines on the official programme page before you apply. CapEasy is a private consultancy and is not affiliated with any government authority.