Government of Maharashtra presents the Maha Agri-AI Policy 2025–2029
A pioneering initiative to integrate Artificial Intelligence (AI), Generative AI (GenAI), and frontier digital technologies across the agricultural value chain. This policy envisions a technology-driven, farmer-centric transformation that enhances productivity, climate resilience, and farmer incomes, while contributing to Viksit Bharat@2047 and the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Maharashtra aims to emerge as a national leader in AI-driven agriculture, creating replicable models and enabling sustainable economic growth in the farming community.
💡 Call for Proposals (CFP)
To accelerate innovation under the Maha Agri-AI Policy, applications are invited from a diverse pool of innovators — including startups, research institutions, universities, NGOs, FPOs, and consortia.
The CFP offers two tracks, accommodating innovations at various stages of maturity.
Track 1: Discovery & Ideation
- Funding: Up to ₹40 Lakhs
- Duration: ~6 months
Who Can Apply:
- Innovators, startups, or researchers from public research institutions
- Early-stage projects with a concept, proof-of-concept (PoC), or minimum viable product (MVP) not yet tested in real-world conditions
What to Propose:
- Novel ideas or prototypes leveraging AI and data technologies to solve key agricultural challenges
- Concepts demonstrating potential impact, feasibility, and scalability
- Out-of-the-box innovations and first-time agritech entrants are encouraged
Support Offered:
- Seed funding or grants for research and prototyping
- Mentorship and technical guidance to refine solutions
- Access to datasets, sandboxes, and resources from the MahaAgri-AI Center
- Expected outcome: a validated prototype or concept ready for piloting
Track 2: Pilot & Validation
Objective:
- Support field testing, validation, and scaling of mature AI-based agricultural solutions
- Focus on real-world deployment, impact assessment, and business model validation
Who Can Apply:
- Startups, FPOs, NGOs, research teams, or consortia with a working prototype or proven solution ready for pilot deployment
Support Offered:
- Funding for pilot implementation, validation, and user feedback integration
- Access to farmer networks, testbeds, and state-level data ecosystems
- Guidance for commercial readiness and policy integration
🌱 Join the Agri-Tech Revolution
Be part of Maharashtra's bold step toward AI-powered, sustainable agriculture.
Collaborate, innovate, and shape the future of farming.
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