How to Apply for KAN Accelerator 2026 — KDEM Cohort 3 for Karnataka Startups
KAN Accelerator 2026 — KDEM Cohort 3 for Karnataka Startups accepts applications online through the official portal on a rolling basis. Follow the steps below — and always confirm the latest details on the official source before you apply.
How to apply
Applications are submitted on the . Confirm the current deadline and document checklist there before you start.
Selection process
Applications are screened first against the eligibility rules — incorporation status (OPCs are excluded), startup stage, and Karnataka registration.
A selection committee made up of representatives from KDEM and its accelerator partners then reviews the submissions in detail, weighing business model, scalability, innovation and how committed the founders are.
Startups that clear that round are contacted for further assessment, which can take the form of detailed discussions, virtual or in-person pitch presentations, and due diligence.
Final selections are notified, and the chosen cohort goes through onboarding covering programme expectations, schedules and the first activities. Acceleration for the cohort begins in November 2026.
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