Browse verified karnataka startup grants and funding schemes in India — government, private and international programs open to Indian founders. Compare eligibility, funding amount and deadlines.
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.
CNEST TBI 2.0 at KLE Tech Belagavi offers up to ₹10 lakh equity-free seed funding and incubation for MedTech, AgriTech, AI/ML, and Smart Manufacturing startups from Karnataka, Goa, and Maharashtra.
Karnataka startups physically incubated in GoK-supported facilities can claim reimbursement for VAT, CST, and GST on goods supplied, for up to three years with an annual turnover cap of ₹50 Lakhs.
Karnataka startups can get up to ₹5 Lakhs reimbursed for international marketing costs, with a preference for women founders.
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.
Reimbursement for patent filing and prosecution fees for KBITS-registered, incubated startups in Karnataka.
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.