Game-Changing AgriTech Ideas Win Big at Startup Mahakumbh

As Startup Mahakumbh 2025 continues to drive India’s entrepreneurial revolution, the AgriTech Pavilion on Thursday emerged as a vibrant showcase of breakthrough ideas poised to transform Indian agriculture. With over 3,000 startups and 50,000 business visitors from across the globe, the Mahakumbh is fast becoming the nerve center of innovation—and agriculture is clearly in the spotlight.

Minister Giriraj Singh Backs Innovation, Credits PM Modi and Piyush Goyal 

Minister of Textiles, Giriraj Singh, lent gravitas to the AgriTech Pavilion as he interacted with founders and acknowledged Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Commerce & Industry Minister Piyush Goyal for backing such a platform that celebrates grassroots entrepreneurship. His walk-through of the startups underlined the government’s growing interest in agri-led tech innovation.

SBI Highlights Financing Push for Startups

The day kicked off with SBI’s Chief General Manager, Debasish Mishra, reaffirming the banking giant’s commitment to the startup ecosystem. “Our five dedicated startup branches across India have already onboarded over 3,000 startup accounts,” he said, addressing a packed audience of investors, founders, and enablers.

Plenary Sessions Offer Capital Pathways and Founder Wisdom

In a high-powered plenary on rural innovation, Aavishkaar Capital’s Shashvat Rai, Krishi Kalpa Foundation’s CM Patil, and Mishra discussed how financial institutions can play a catalytic role in agri-tech funding. “Don’t build for the investor—build for the mission,” advised Patil, urging startups to stay focused on long-term impact.

Startup Showcases, Pitches and Lessons from the Ground

True to the spirit of the Mahakumbh, the AgriTech Pavilion pulsed with activity—impromptu pitch sessions, trailblazing startup showcases, and actionable insights from heavyweights like Alekh Sanghera of Farmart and Sunil Goyal of YourNest Venture Capital. Anisha Singh of She Capital reminded founders to zero in on what makes their model truly scalable.

Odisha Leads the Way with Digital Farmer Infrastructure

Among the standout moments was the unveiling of Odisha’s digital public infrastructure for farmers. Gaurav Goel and Anay Gogate of Samagra presented the Krushak Odisha Unified Platform (KOUP), demonstrating how states can partner with startups to empower rural India.

Geopolitical Trends, Open Agri Networks Take the Stage

Sessions led by Ambassador Gurjit Singh, Dipika Prasad (Google), and Yuvraj Ahuja (IFC) highlighted global and domestic agri-tech shifts, while Hemendra Mathur of ThinkAg dove deep into open innovation models.

Winners Rise at the Pitch Arena

Innovation wasn’t just talked about—it was rewarded. In a hotly contested pitch competition, Pravidhaan FPC Pvt Ltd clinched both the People’s Choice and Ultimate Agritech Pitch awards, while startups like Himfla, GramSe, and BioFizz also walked away with honors for disruptive ideas ranging from sustainable input solutions to AI-backed agri-advisory platforms.

Masterclass on IPOs & A Deep Dive into Liquidity Challenges

The day concluded with a forward-looking masterclass on IPO readiness by EY India’s Veenit Surana, followed by a compelling main stage conversation titled “The Liquidity Continuum.” Industry stalwarts Rohit Batra (Evolvence), Ishpreet Singh Gandhi (Stride Ventures), Vineet Rai (Aavishkaar Group), and Arvind Ganeshan (Axis Capital) tackled the tough question of why venture capital has yet to fully deliver for India’s underserved sectors.

Startup Mahakumbh 2025: Agri-Innovation Set to Scale

As AgriTech takes root at Startup Mahakumbh 2025, the message is clear: India’s agri-entrepreneurs are ready to lead, and the ecosystem is rallying behind them. With cross-sector support, deep investor interest, and a surge of innovations ready to scale, the seeds of change are being sown—and they’re set to reshape India’s farming future.