ISB’s AIC picks 15 agritech startups for govt-backed NIDHI Accelerator program

The Atal Incubation Centre (AIC) at the Indian School of Business has inducted 15 agritech startups into the NIDHI Accelerator, a program backed by the National Science and Technology Entrepreneurship Development Board (NSTEDB) under the Department of Science and Technology. 

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The initiative is aimed at accelerating agriculture-focused ventures by providing founders with expert mentorship, strategic guidance, and market linkages to scale their impact. 

AIC ISB said the selected startups represent a diverse range of innovations addressing challenges in India’s agriculture sector and will receive structured support through the program to enhance growth and sustainability.

“At AIC ISB, we are excited to onboard these 15 dynamic startups into the NIDHI Accelerator. Each of them brings unique innovations with the potential to create large-scale impact. Our goal is to equip them with the right mentorship, funding, and ecosystem support so they can accelerate their growth and solve some of the most pressing challenges of our time,” said Isha Handa, AVP, AIC ISB Association.

With the orientation session now complete, the following startups have officially joined Cohort 1 of the NIDHI Accelerator at AIC ISB:

Meet the Startups

1. eVerse.AI: Leveraging AI, IoT, and generative intelligence to transform livestock and dairy practices for sustainable productivity.
2. Swadesi Way: Building a sustainable retail ecosystem for locally made and eco-conscious products.
3. The Open Field: Driving innovation in sustainable agriculture with technology-enabled solutions for farmers.
4. AVN Agrobharat: Enhancing agro-based value chains with science-led, scalable practices.
5. Buzzworthy Ventures: Creating modern, eco-friendly consumer products with a sustainable edge.
6. PREserwe: Driving circularity through sustainable preservation and resource management solutions.
7. Oneroot Farm: Enabling direct farm-to-consumer linkages for fresh and traceable produce.
8. Ekosight Technologies: Building AI and IoT-powered tools for smarter environmental monitoring.
9. Indole Agro & Foods: Innovating in food and agro-processing with a focus on natural, healthy products.
10. Greenverz Solutions: Creating tech-enabled green initiatives for carbon reduction and biodiversity.
11. Mitrasena (Biowall Agrihealth Pvt Ltd): Developing sustainable, biotech-driven solutions for plant and soil health.
12. Evoxia Labs India: Advancing innovative biotech and life sciences products for diverse applications.
13. Dharaksha Ecosolutions: Offering biodegradable alternatives to single-use plastic packaging.
14. TopCrop (Nudgetech Solutions Pvt Ltd): Empowering farmers with AI-driven tools for smarter crop management.
15. Macrocosmos Creations: Pioneering creative, design-led solutions that merge art, culture, and technology.