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Agriculture Focused Incubator · Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh
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Where India's Farm Future Gets Built

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2.1MFarmers, Eastern UP
34Startups Incubated
₹6.8CrCapital Facilitated
418Jobs Created
13Districts Served
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Did you know? Gorakhpur district alone produces over 18 lakh metric tonnes of sugarcane annually — yet less than 3% of farm output here reaches organised markets with price discovery. Innoscale's Agri Tech cohort is changing that equation.

UP Agriculture Dept / NABARD
About This Hub

Location & Context

Gorakhpur sits at the agricultural heartland of eastern Uttar Pradesh — a region that feeds tens of millions yet has historically been bypassed by technology investment.

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Incubator Address
Gorakhpur Innovation Hub, Civil Lines, Gorakhpur — 273001, UP
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Agricultural Ecosystem
ICAR–RCER research station, 14 Sugar Mill complexes within 80km radius
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Academic Partners
DDU Gorakhpur University · MMMUT, Gorakhpur
📍GorakhpurUttar Pradesh, India
Programme Focus

What We Build Here

Every startup cohort addresses a problem that a farmer in eastern UP actually faces.

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Precision Input Management
Soil sensors, AI-based fertiliser advisory, micro-irrigation controllers.
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Post-Harvest & Cold Chain
Reducing the 18% post-harvest loss rate through decentralised cold storage and FPO aggregation.
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Farm Fintech & Insurance
Credit access for small and marginal farmers, crop insurance aggregation.
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Climate-Resilient Agri
Flood prediction, drought-resistant seed advisory, water table monitoring.
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Extension & Advisory
Vernacular crop advisory platforms, AI pest identification, mandi price feeds.
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Agro-Processing & Value-Add
Technology for banana product processing, sugarcane derivatives, spice milling.
Facility & Programme Gallery

Our Spaces & People

A glimpse into the environments where founders build, mentors guide, and breakthroughs happen.

Meeting Room — Gorakhpur Hub
Hub Meeting RoomMentor sessions, Gorakhpur
Campus Grounds
Campus GroundsGorakhpur Innovation Hub
Hub Building
Innovation Hub BuildingMain facility, Civil Lines
Founders at Work
Founders at WorkIncubation floor, active cohort
Hub Entrance
Hub EntranceJanardan Prasad Memorial ITI
Portfolio

Startups Incubated Here

Live portfolio — every card reflects real data from our incubation programme.

BARIGARH KRISHISAKTI PRIVATE LIMITED (VKS Agritech)
BARIGARH KRISHISAKTI PRIVATE LIMITED (VKS Agritech)
VKS Agritech is transforming Indian agriculture through smart, IoT-enabled farming solutions, including Mushroom Kothi, a climate-controlled mushroom cultivation chamber that enhances productivity and sustainability. By empowering rural farmers and promoting plant-based nutrition through ProteinWaale, it creates a healthier and more sustainable future for people and the planet.
Agri-TechAcceleration
₹10L Raised
KAYASHTYA DIGITAL TECHNICAL INNOVATIONS PRIVATE LIMITED
Satellite Data based AI solution for Sugarcane agriculture advisory and yield estimation.
Precision AgricultureAcceleration
KrishiSense
IoT precision farming for small farmers across UP and Bihar. Real-time soil and crop analytics.
Agri TechPre-Seed
₹1.2 Cr Raised
PAVITRAMENTHE FAIR ORGANIC PRIVATE LIMITED
PAVITRAMENTHE FAIR ORGANIC PRIVATE LIMITED
Pavitramenthe Fair Organic promotes sustainable agriculture through regenerative organic and Fair for Life certified cultivation, delivering high-quality and eco-friendly products while enhancing land productivity. With a strong commitment to ethical practices, fair employment, and social responsibility, it creates sustainable livelihoods and a healthier future for communities.
AgricultureScaling
Our Journey

Milestones & Achievements

A record of impact built one founder at a time.

2022
Hub Established
Innoscale signs MoU with DDU Gorakhpur University. First cohort of 6 agri-tech founders begins.
2023
First Exit & NABARD Partnership
MandiBhav completes seed round. NABARD UP endorses Innoscale programme.
2024
Scale to 13 Districts
34 startups incubated. ₹6.8Cr facilitated.
2025
Phase 2 — 50 Districts
Expansion to Deoria, Basti, and Siddharth Nagar announced.
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Applications open for Agri Tech Cohort 4. Free to apply.

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