Green Capital Rising: NABARD Unveils ₹1,300-Cr Funds for Agritech and Climate Start-Ups

The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) is positioning itself as a catalytic investor in agriculture and climate innovation. With technical assistance from Intellecap (part of the Aavishkaar Group), the funds will provide early-stage capital to ventures working on sustainable farming, emissions reduction, and climate adaptation. NABARD’s move comes amid rising demand for climate-smart solutions and the need to modernize India’s agricultural financing ecosystem.  

Notable updates  
• NABARD to launch two funds: ₹1,000 crore Green Impact Fund and ₹300 crore Carbon Fund  
• Funds will target agritech and climate start-ups addressing sustainability and resilience gaps  
• Developed with technical support from Intellecap, part of the Aavishkaar Group  
• Aim to provide early-stage capital and bridge structural financing gaps in agriculture  
• Launch scheduled for January 2026, announced at Sankalp Bharat Forum 2.0 in Lucknow  

Major takeaway  
NABARD’s initiative signals a strategic push to align India’s agricultural financing with global climate goals, empowering start-ups to drive innovation in sustainability and resilience.  

Sources: Outlook Business, Financial Express, NABARD Official Website