Supported under NABARD's RBIC programme, this initiative stands as the largest- ever NABARD-funded project at Kerala Agricultural University. It brings together the expertise of KAU, Western Sydney University (WSU), and industry leaders to address key agricultural challenges, foster technological innovation, and transform rural livelihoods. The K-AgTech LaunchPad is not just an incubation centre—it is a catalyst for change, leveraging advanced AgTech solutions to empower farmers, agripreneurs, and rural communities by integrating:

• Incubation support for startups from ideation to market success

• Value addition and product diversification to boost farmer's income

• Entrepreneurial capacity building connecting research with industry

• Al-driven smart climate adaptation technologies to ensure resilience

• Women-led enterprise empowerment fostering inclusive growth.

The K-AgTech LaunchPad aims to drive economic growth by nurturing start-ups and SMEs in the agricultural sector, ensuring climate resilience through smart adaptation strategies, and fostering global collaboration via WSU-led knowledge exchange programs. It will establish a state-of-the-art incubation facility to translate research into real-world impact, promote scalable agripreneurship, value addition, and women empowerment, and create a supportive ecosystem for AI-integrated hi-tech precision agriculture.