Idea2PoC / ELEVATE Program - ELEVATE 2025
    Idea2PoC / ELEVATE Program - ELEVATE 2025
    GrantIncubator & Accelerator

    Idea2PoC / ELEVATE Program - ELEVATE 2025

    Apply by Sep 15, 2025
    Application Closed

    About

    ELEVATE 2025 is a flagship startup funding initiative by the Karnataka Government aimed at providing financial support and incubation services to innovative startups in Karnataka, offering up to ₹50 million in funding, mentorship, and various subsidies to help early-stage companies develop prototypes, validate concepts, and expand their businesses, with a special focus on supporting SC/ST and minority entrepreneurs.

    Benefits

    • Funding support up to 50 million INR
      Mandatory incubation and mentoring at designated K-tech innovation centers or excellence centers

    Eligibility Criteria

    • Must be registered as a private limited company, partnership, or LLP in Karnataka
    • Established for no more than 10 years
    • Annual turnover not exceeding 100 million INR
    • Focus on innovation or improvement of existing products, services, or processes with potential for job or wealth creation
    • Companies that have previously received funding must wait 3 years to reapply
    • Special projects for SC/ST and minority entrepreneurs have additional equity and certification requirements

    Target Region

    Karnataka, India

    Target Sector

    All Industries

    Karnataka Government, Karnataka Innovation and Technology Society (KITS)