Call for Sustainable Agri-Tech and Supply Chain Technology

Call for Proposal: In line with national priorities and the urgent need for improvement it is proposed that the TDB issue a ‘Call for Proposal’ inviting applications from Indian companies focused on agriculture products. This initiative will target companies that have indigenous technologies at the commercialization stage, including but not limited to:

  • Advanced Crop Production & Technologies: Implementation of high-yield crops and precision farming techniques using specialized equipment for planting, irrigation, and harvesting to reduce labor costs, improve productivity, and lower losses.
  • Integrated Pest & Crop Protection: A combination of chemical treatments, biopesticides, plant growth regulators, and eco-friendly methods to manage pests effectively and boost yields.
  • Sustainable Fertilization & Waste Utilization: Implementing biofertilizers and composting agricultural waste to improve soil health and minimize environmental impact.
  • Cold Storage Innovations: Energy-efficient, IoT-enabled cold storage systems using eco-friendly refrigerants for cost-effective, long-term preservation of agricultural products
  • Value Addition through Processing: Converting raw agricultural produce into highvalue products such as animal feed, sweeteners, and specialty chemicals and medicines through processing.
  • Efficient Post-Harvest Handling: Advanced technologies to reduce waste and enhance the quality of harvested crops through better storage, packaging, processing, and management.
  • Agri-Business & Market Solutions: Technologies for streamlining operations, optimizing transport, and enhancing the marketing of agricultural goods, increase market access to rural farmer.
  • Precision Agriculture Tools: Sensor-based technologies to monitor crops, manage pests, and optimize irrigation for better resource efficiency and farm productivity.
Eligibility Criteria:
  • Any Company incorporated under the Companies Act, 1956/the Companies Act, 2013.
  • Enterprises, with or without any other partners
  • Start-up companies

For more details: https://tdb.gov.in/project-fundingguidelinesfaqs.

Modes of Funding:
  • Loan @ 5% Simple Annual Interest
  • Equity
How to Apply:

The detailed information and the format for submission of the proposal may be downloaded from the official website: https://tdb.gov.in/