SEARCA launches GRAINS to empower agri-innovators in Southeast Asia
LOS BAÑOS, PHILIPPINES — The Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA) is proud to announce the official call for applications for the 2025 SEARCA Grants for Research towards Agricultural Innovative Solutions (GRAINS).
This grant is designed to accelerate the growth of high-impact agricultural innovations and startup ventures that can revolutionize regional farming systems and uplift rural livelihoods across Southeast Asia.
The SEARCA GRAINS program invites agri-innovators, researchers, and dynamic startups who have developed working prototypes of agricultural solutions to take their innovations to the next level. Successful applicants will receive critical support to scale their projects, deliver a broad regional impact, and contribute to a more sustainable and resilient agricultural sector.
Prospective applicants are encouraged to verify their eligibility and learn more about the application process by visiting: https://www.searca.org/grains. The deadline for applications is 22 October 2025.
Applicants ready to join this transformative journey can create their account and submit their proposals at https://grains.searcaapps.org/.
Check out the previous GRAINS success stories and see firsthand the positive impact of innovative projects at https://www.searca.org/grains#stories.
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