New Delhi: The Action for India – AFI Agri Cohort 2025–26 – has officially opened applications for its upcoming five-month accelerator program, designed to empower early to growth-stage startups revolutionising Indian agriculture through technology and sustainable innovation.
The AFI Agri Cohort program is open to startups operating in India and working in areas such as agri-tech, climate-resilient farming, rural livelihoods, food systems, agri-fintech, and allied sectors. Applications close on 14 August 2025. Apply early to increase your chances.
Participants should demonstrate a commitment to building inclusive, scalable, and technology-driven agricultural solutions.
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AFI Agri Cohort 2025–26: Program Highlights
- Expert Mentorship: Guidance from agri-tech leaders, policy experts, farmer-focused entrepreneurs.
- Product Development: Support to enhance technology, operations, and market fit.
- Masterclasses: Sessions on funding, climate resilience, agri-markets, and scaling strategies.
- Market Linkages: Connections to AFI’s network of FPOs, NGOs, and government initiatives.
- Agri Toolkit: Ready-to-use templates, policy guides, and business planning resources.
- Investor Access: Opportunities to interact with agri-focused venture funds, CSR leaders, and impact investors.
AFI Agri Cohort 2025–26: Program Timeline
- July–August 2025: Call for applications and selection.
- August 2025 (End): Cohort onboarding and goal-setting.
- September 2025 – January 2026: Acceleration phase with bi-weekly sessions and 1:1 mentorship.
- January 2026: Demo Day to pitch to investors, ecosystem enablers, and media.
- February 2026: Valedictory session.
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The AFI Agri Cohort 2025–26 program is completely free and requires a time commitment of 3–4 hours per week. There are no fees or equity commitments, ensuring accessibility for promising startups.
AFI aims to create a collaborative environment where innovators can access knowledge, networks, and resources to scale their solutions and transform India’s agriculture sector.
