PABI SOP 2026 by PAU Ludhiana (Student Orientation)

Results & next round

Applications for this round closed on 31 May 2026. The organiser has not published a selection list that we can verify yet.

Selections for this programme are announced by Punjab Agri Business Incubator (PABI), Punjab Agricultural University. Official links are listed under Sources below.

We update this page when results are published, and when the next round opens.

About this grant

The Student Orientation Programme (SOP) 2026 is an entry-level initiative by the Punjab Agri Business Incubator (PABI), an entity established at Punjab Agricultural University (PAU), Ludhiana. PABI operates under the RKVY-RAFTAAR scheme, a central government program from the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare, focused on revitalizing agriculture and promoting agribusiness entrepreneurship. PABI has a strong track record, having trained over 250 startups, funded 92, and disbursed more than ₹11.5 Crores in support to date, demonstrating its commitment to fostering innovation in the agri-food sector.

This program is specifically designed for students from PAU and other institutions, along with young agripreneurs, who possess innovative ideas within the agriculture and allied sectors. The core objective of SOP is to facilitate idea validation and provide participants with exposure to practical agribusiness environments. It aims to bridge the gap between academic concepts and real-world application, encouraging the next generation of innovators to address critical challenges in food security, sustainable farming, and rural development.

Financial assistance up to ₹4 lakh is offered as a non-dilutive grant-in-aid, which means these funds are provided without requiring any equity stake in the startup and are not repayable. This initial capital is intended to help individuals develop and refine their agricultural concepts, allowing for preliminary market research, prototype development, or business model refinement.

Beyond financial aid, the SOP provides structured ideation support and expert mentorship from experienced PAU faculty and PABI's extensive network of mentors, including industry veterans and successful entrepreneurs. Participants also gain valuable real agribusiness exposure through privileged access to PAU's state-of-the-art research stations, advanced demonstration farms, and established field networks. This hands-on experience and direct interaction with agricultural practitioners significantly enhances their practical understanding of the sector and prepares them for entrepreneurial success.

Benefits & Funding

Amount: Up to ₹4 Lakhs
Fund type: Grant
Equity: Equity-free
Repayment: Non-repayable

What You Get

Selected participants receive up to ₹4 lakh as a non-dilutive grant-in-aid, which means the funds are provided without any equity dilution and are not repayable. This financial support is coupled with structured ideation guidance and expert mentorship from PAU faculty and PABI's extensive network of industry professionals. The program also facilitates invaluable hands-on agribusiness exposure and access to advanced agricultural infrastructure.

Application fee: Free

How to apply

Four steps from draft to disbursement — one action each.

1
Draft your application
Answer the form inside the grant tracker — AI drafts each response using your past answers, so you're not starting from a blank page.
2
See the questions before you start
Download every question this programme's application form asks, so you can prepare your answers offline before opening the portal.
3
Line up your documents
Keep every document from the checklist ready in one folder. Missing docs are the #1 reason applications get bounced.
4
Submit on the official portal
Use the official application link and verify all details before final submission.
5
Follow up
Reach out 5–7 days after submitting to confirm receipt and ask about the review timeline.