The Bharat AgriTech Innovation Challenge (BATIC 2025) is the 7th edition of MAGIC’s flagship national innovation challenge, designed to accelerate innovation and entrepreneurship in agriculture and allied sectors.

Organized by MAGIC (Marathwada Accelerator for Growth and Incubation Council), this initiative aims to identify and support startups, innovators, and researchers developing scalable, sustainable, and technology-driven solutions that can transform India’s agri ecosystem — enhancing productivity, value chains, and long-term sustainability.

The challenge serves as a unique platform for collaboration among innovators, industry experts, and research institutions, offering mentorship, incubation, and ecosystem support to take breakthrough AgriTech ideas from lab to land.

Objectives
Identify and nurture innovative AgriTech solutions addressing real challenges in agriculture and allied sectors.

Promote adoption of emerging technologies such as AI, IoT, robotics, and automation in AgriTech.

Provide incubation, mentorship, and access to funding networks for early-stage startups.

Strengthen the AgriTech startup ecosystem in the Marathwada region and beyond.

Foster collaboration between innovators, industries, and academic institutions.

Key Highlights
Open to startups, innovators, researchers, and students across India.

Focused on agriculture and allied sectors — from precision farming to post-harvest solutions.

Access to expert mentorship and incubation through MAGIC’s innovation ecosystem.

Connect with investors, government schemes, and corporate partners for scaling opportunities.

Focus Areas
Smart Farming & Precision Agriculture

Farm Mechanization & Agri Robotics

Agri Supply Chain & Value Addition

Water & Soil Management

Agri-FinTech & Insurance

Climate-Smart & Sustainable Agriculture

Post-Harvest & Food Processing Technologies

Timeline
Milestone Date
Launch 20th October 2025 – Mahyco, Dawalwadi, Jalna
Application Deadline 6th December 2025
Who Can Apply
Startups and entrepreneurs in the AgriTech and allied sectors.

Innovators, researchers, and student teams with prototype or proof-of-concept solutions.

Individuals or teams working on scalable, technology-enabled innovations for agriculture.

Expected Outcomes
Identification of high-potential AgriTech innovations ready for scale-up.

Incubation and mentoring support through MAGIC’s innovation ecosystem.

Access to funding, CSR collaborations, and government grant opportunities.

Strengthened network connecting startups, mentors, researchers, and agribusinesses.

Apply Now
Be part of India’s AgriTech transformation journey!
Submit your innovative idea or startup application before 6th December 2025.

Apply Now: bit.ly/BATIC2025
Visit: www.magicincubation.com