Startup Karnataka is a government body with 5 startup funding programmes on startupfunds. Browse every opportunity below, with eligibility, amounts and how to apply.
Startup Karnataka runs 5 startup funding programs listed on startupfunds, spanning fellowship and grant funding up to ₹50L. None are open for applications at the moment, but many programs reopen for the next cohort.
Startup Karnataka is a Government initiative by the Government of Karnataka, accessible through its official website at https://eitbt.karnataka.gov.in/startup/public. It supports startups by providing funding.
This initiative offers grants to eligible startups, with funding available up to ₹50 lakh.
Startup Karnataka manages several grant programs:
Filters that match Startup Karnataka's programs — tap one to see every grant in that category.
Startup Karnataka has no programs open right now — see past programs below, or check back soon.
Recently closed — many run again, so they're worth tracking for the next cohort.
A 12-month Startup Karnataka fellowship that pays a ₹25,000 monthly stipend — ₹3 lakh in all — to 30 young Science and Engineering graduates from Karnataka, with Innovation Hub incubation to turn early ideas into prototypes.
Government of Karnataka grant up to ₹50L for proof-of-concept. Non-dilutive, milestone-based, with mentoring support.
One-time grant up to ₹50L for women-led Karnataka startups (51%+ women equity).
One-time grant up to ₹50L for Karnataka startups registered outside Bengaluru Urban.
A one-time grant of up to ₹50 lakh for Karnataka-registered startups where SC/ST founders hold at least 70% equity.
What founders ask about funding from Startup Karnataka.
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