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/
