Karnataka Elevate Startup Scheme 2026

About

A grant program providing substantial financial support and resources for startups focused on solving real-world problems through advanced technologies. Participants will benefit from mentorship, milestone-based funding, and access to a supportive ecosystem designed to accelerate their growth and impact.

Benefits

• 💰Financial Support
  Up to ₹1 crore in grant-in-aid support
• 🎓Mentorship Program
  Mentorship and incubation support
• 🏢Ecosystem Access
  Access to facilities and ecosystem resources
• 📈Milestone Funding
  Milestone-based funding to support growth
• 🚀Evaluation Process
  Rigorous evaluation process to accelerate scale and impact.

Eligibility Criteria

• Startups must be incorporated as a Private Limited Company, Registered Partnership Firm, Limited Liability Partnership, or Multi-State Cooperative Society
• Must be addressing a real-world problem in industry, society, or the environment
• Must demonstrate DeepTech characteristics, including the use of advanced technologies such as AI, IoT, Blockchain, etc.
• Must not have been a beneficiary under the ELEVATE Grant-in-Aid scheme in the last 3 years
• Minimum team size of two individuals.

Participation Commitments

• Use funds strictly for the approved project
• Submit regular progress reports
• Participate in incubation and mentoring programs
• Comply with Karnataka Startup Cell guidelines
• Only one application per startup is permitted.

Target Region

India

Target Sector

DeepTech, including AI, IoT, Blockchain, and more.