Cisco India CSR, in collaboration with Social Alpha, has launched the third edition of its flagship accelerator programme, Krishi Mangal 3.0, selecting seven agri-tech startups to scale solutions that enhance productivity, profitability, and climate resilience for farmers.

The programme provides deployment-focused, milestone-based funding and scale-up opportunities, enabling startups to implement their solutions with farmers and grassroots partners. Each selected venture will receive non-dilutive funding of up to Rs 50 lakh, with the potential to access an additional Rs 2 crore to expand operations across multiple states and reach more than 200,000 farmers and 150 farmer producer organisations (FPOs).

Krishi Mangal 3.0 targets startups leveraging artificial intelligence, IoT, robotics, and renewable technologies to address key agricultural challenges such as soil degradation, water management, mechanisation, post-harvest losses, and supply chain inefficiencies. The accelerator also provides access to Social Alpha’s laboratories for product design, prototyping, and manufacturing support, alongside tailored business planning to strengthen commercial viability.

The seven startups participating in this edition are Ekosight Technologies, ArkaShine Innovations, Terracroft Agritech, Surobhi Agro Industries, Agribotic Systems, Bhairaj Organics, and Rudra Solar Energy, representing a diverse set of solutions across climate-smart and farmer-first innovation areas. By combining technology, deep science, and entrepreneurial support, Krishi Mangal 3.0 aims to deliver sustainable, long-term impact while enabling smallholder farmers to navigate systemic challenges amplified by climate change and economic pressures.