Karnataka

ELEVATE Karnataka (Grant-in-Aid)

Karnataka Innovation and Technology Society (KITS) / Startup Karnataka, Department of Electronics, IT, BT & S&T

About This Scheme

Status: closed. ELEVATE is Karnataka's flagship one-time grant-in-aid scheme for early-stage startups to help transform ideas into a validated proof-of-concept. It is fully non-dilutive and disburses funds in milestone-based tranches, with tracks for General, Aspire, Unnati (SC/ST), and Shakti (women-led).

Eligibility Criteria

Private Limited Company
DPIIT/Karnataka-recognized startup
Eligible stage: idea
Eligible stage: early stage
Startup must be within 10 years of incorporation
Annual turnover must not exceed Rs 200 crore

Benefits

Karnataka government's one-time non-dilutive grant-in-aid of up to Rs 50 lakh for early-stage startups to build and validate a proof-of-concept, with dedicated tracks for women, SC/ST, and non-Bengaluru founders.

How to Apply

Applications accepted in fixed cohorts/windows, not rolling;

Application window: May 25, 2026 9:00 AM IST to July 15, 2026 5:00 PM IST;

Deadline: 2026-07-15; Apply via the official portal: https://elevate.startupkarnataka.in/register

Quick Info

Amount / Funding

Up to Rs 50 lakh one-time grant-in-aid, disbursed in two equal milestone-based tranches

State / Region

Karnataka

Ministry / Dept

Karnataka Innovation and Technology Society (KITS) / Startup Karnataka, Department of Electronics, IT, BT & S&T

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