Government of Karnataka's flagship startup initiative offering grants up to ₹50 lakh through ELEVATE and Idea2PoC.
A one-time grant of up to ₹50 lakh from Startup Karnataka for early-stage startups across the state to develop and validate a proof-of-concept.
A one-time grant of up to ₹50 lakh for startups in Karnataka, specifically for entities with at least 70% equity held by SC/ST founders.
A one-time grant of up to ₹50 lakh for women-led startups registered in Karnataka, requiring 51% or more women equity.
ELEVATE Aspire 2026 provides a one-time grant of up to ₹50 lakh for Karnataka startups registered outside the Bengaluru Urban region.
Compare Startup Karnataka's programs against the wider funding landscape.