Agri Meet Foundation

What Agri Meet Foundation does

Agri Meet Foundation is an India-based non-profit operating in agrarian education, research, and rural development, with a stated mission of contributing to a hunger-free India. It is registered in Etawah, Uttar Pradesh, operates a branch office in Raipur, Chhattisgarh, and lists Gwalior as an additional location, serving farmers, students, researchers, agronomists, and institutional partners. The foundation's product surface spans membership programs (annual ₹3,500, lifetime ₹5,000, fellow ₹5,500), agrarian conferences, peer-reviewed publications, patent filing assistance, an awards catalog of 89+ categories, and training programs covering AI/ML, drone technology, and hydroponics. The Royal Society of Agriculture operates as a sub-brand for higher-tier community engagement, and institutional partnerships extend to ICAR-affiliated institutes, CGIAR-network organizations, and multiple Indian universities.

The foundation is ISO 9001:2015 certified and recognized by NITI Aayog and the Ministry of MSME, which together underpin its credibility for grant access, partnership eligibility, and member trust. The technology stack is conventional for a membership-and-events nonprofit: web-based membership signup, conference registration, publication submissions, and training delivery, with no disclosed proprietary platform, data assets, or AI/ML infrastructure. AI/ML, drones, and hydroponics appear as training subjects rather than as embedded operational capabilities, and there is no evidence of in-house research output, patents filed by the foundation itself, or proprietary models.

The business model is a hybrid non-profit revenue stack: (i) individual membership fees at three tiers, (ii) conference and event registration fees, (iii) fees for publication and patent filing services, and (iv) training program fees across emerging agritech topics. Go-to-market is partnership-led through ICAR, CGIAR, and university channels rather than direct sales, and the awards program functions as both a recognition engine and a member acquisition funnel. Revenue predictability is constrained by the absence of disclosed anchor donors, institutional grants, or corporate sponsors in the public material.

Name

Agri Meet Foundation

Legal name

Agri Meet Foundation

Website

https://agrimeet.in

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Agri Meet Foundation is an India-based non-profit that delivers agrarian education, research support, and training to farmers, students, and researchers via memberships, conferences, publications, patent services, and 89+ award categories, with institutional partnerships spanning ICAR, CGIAR, and Indian universities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Agricultural Research and Professional Education Services

NAICS

Business Associations (813910), Other Similar Organizations (except Business, Professional, Labor, and Political Organizations) (81399)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731)

akta.pro primary industry

International Grantmaking & Development Foundations (BPAGAKAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Agriculture, Farming & AgriTech Shows Organizers (THAHABAM), Agriculture, Food & Nutrition Congresses (THAHAJAI)

Keywords

• Agricultural research services
• Professional membership association
• Agricultural conferences
• Farmer training programs
• Agriculture education foundation

Headquarters

HQ city

Gwalior

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Annual membership at 3500/- (including Assistant Editor), Lifetime membership at 5000/-, and Fellow membership at 5500/-. Members receive access to directory, discounted conference registration, magazine subscriptions, and opportunities to publish research.
2. Conference Registration Fees: Revenue generated from organizing international and national conferences where participants register at discounted prices for members. Conferences include keynote speeches, interactive sessions, panel discussions, and poster presentations.
3. Publication and Patent Services: Revenue from book publication, book chapter publication, article writing support, and patent publication services. The foundation assists researchers in disseminating research findings and protecting intellectual property.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Agri Meet Foundation is an Indian not-for-profit organization that provides professional membership services, organizes agricultural conferences and training programs, publishes magazines/journals, and offers patent and publication assistance to students, researchers, professors, and farmers across India's agricultural and allied sciences ecosystem. It also runs an awards program and operates the affiliated Royal Society of Agriculture.

Product overview

Agri Meet Foundation (AMF) operates as a platform-plus-services organization offering a comprehensive suite of offerings for agricultural and allied sciences professionals. The core offerings include publications (Agri Meet Magazine, Agri Meet Newsletter, Agri Meet Journal), conference organization services, and training programs. Supporting services encompass patent/publication assistance, book publishing, academic awards, internship programs, and membership services. The foundation also operates the Royal Society of Agriculture as a related sub-brand. These products and services are interconnected through a membership model that provides discounted access to publications and events, while training programs and research collaborations serve as capacity-building components for the agricultural community.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Royal Society of Agriculture: A related society under the Agri Meet Foundation umbrella focused on agriculture research and development.

Products and services

• Agri Meet Magazine A magazine publication providing electronic access for members covering agricultural and allied sciences topics.
• Agri Meet Newsletter A biannual newsletter providing information related to Agriculture, Horticulture & Life Sciences, research activities, and industry updates.
• Agri Meet Journal An academic journal offering opportunities to publish research and review articles in agricultural and allied sciences.
• Patent and Publication Assistance Support for researchers covering patent drafting, filing, prosecution, prior art searches, book publication, book chapter publication, article writing, and grant writing.
• Book Publication Services Assistance in book publication, book chapter publication, and article writing to help authors disseminate research findings.
• International and National Conference Services Organization of international and national conferences in collaboration with universities in India and abroad, featuring keynote speeches, interactive sessions, panel discussions, and poster presentations.
• Training and Workshop Programs Training programs ranging from 7 days to 3 months covering natural farming, drone technology, vermi-compost, hydroponics, precision agriculture, post-harvest technology, biotechnology, nanotechnology, AI & machine learning, and saffron production.
• Kisan Mela / Farmer Fair Farmer awareness events showcasing innovative technologies from government researchers, agricultural research centers, and state agricultural universities.
• Membership Services Membership categories including Annual, Life Time, Fellow, Student, Corporate, Patrons, and Honorary Fellows, offering conference discounts, publishing opportunities, networking access, and use of designations such as LAMF/LRSA and FAMF/FRSA.
• Academic Awards Program Recognition awards for exceptional contributions in teaching, extension, and research presented at National and International Conferences, including 89+ award types and certificates/monetary grants.
• Rural Agricultural Work Experience (RAWE) Program Flagship program for B.Sc. Agriculture students providing two-week rural village stays with local households to reconnect with farmers and gain field experience.
• Research Collaboration Services Strategic research collaborations with ICAR-governed institutes, universities, CGIAR system, and industry partners focusing on agricultural challenges, crop productivity, and sustainable practices.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ICAR-governed Institutes and UniversitiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic research collaborations with esteemed ICAR-governed institutes and universities for addressing critical agricultural challenges, enhancing crop productivity, and promoting sustainable agricultural practices. These partnerships facilitate knowledge sharing, capacity building, and technology transfer.
• CGIAR SystemcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch collaboration with the CGIAR system, a global partnership engaged in research about crops, agriculture, climate change, and nutrition. The partnership focuses on contributing to food security, environmental conservation, and rural development.
• Industry PartnersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with industry partners for research initiatives aimed at addressing agricultural challenges and promoting sustainable practices. Partnerships enable technology transfer benefiting farmers, policymakers, and the agricultural industry.
• State Agricultural UniversitiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with various State Agricultural Universities for organizing seminars and symposiums. These partnerships aim to promote knowledge exchange, collaboration, and innovation within the agricultural sector.
• International UniversitiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganizes international conferences in collaboration with universities abroad, promoting dissemination of research knowledge, fostering international collaboration, and supporting professional development in agricultural and basic sciences.
• Royal Society of AgriculturecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliated organization operating under the same organizational umbrella. The Royal Society of Agriculture shares the foundation's mission of promoting research, education, and innovation in agricultural sciences with the motto 'Be loyal to Agriculture.'

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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