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ELEVATE Karnataka — Idea2PoC Grant

Karnataka Startup Cell

Overview

Grant type: Grant
Funding: Cash
Deadline: Annual cycle
Stage: Idea, Prototype, Early stage
Location: Karnataka
Industries: Technology, Manufacturing, Agritech, Cleantech

About this grant

ELEVATE is the Government of Karnataka's flagship startup grant programme. The Idea2PoC track provides grant-in-aid to innovative startups registered in Karnataka to develop a proof of concept or minimum viable product. Selection is through an annual competitive call evaluated by sector expert panels.

Eligibility

Founders: At least one founder must be an Indian citizen.
Company: Startup registered in Karnataka, incorporated within the last 7 years, with annual turnover under ₹50 Crore and not a subsidiary of a larger company.
Location: Registered office in Karnataka.

Company

Incorporated within the last 7 years; turnover under ₹50 Crore.
Recognised as a startup by DPIIT or the Karnataka Startup Cell.

Location

Startup registered and operating in Karnataka.

Benefits

Grant-in-aid of up to ₹50 Lakh disbursed against milestones
Access to Karnataka's incubation and accelerator ecosystem
Eligibility for follow-on state programmes

How to apply

Apply during the annual ELEVATE call on the Karnataka portal
Sector-panel evaluation and shortlisting
Final pitch to the apex committee
Grant sanction and milestone-based release

Application window: Annual call.

Required documents

✓Karnataka registration proof
✓DPIIT / Karnataka startup recognition
✓Detailed project report with milestones and budget
✓Audited financials (if available)

Important dates

Opens: 2 Aug 2026
Deadline: 5 Sept 2026
Results expected: 1 Oct 2026

Restrictions

Applications outside the annual window are not accepted.

About Karnataka Startup Cell

The Government of Karnataka's startup wing, administering the Elevate programme and idea-stage grants for Karnataka-registered startups.

Grant amount

Up to ₹50 Lakh

Closed5 Sept 2026

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