Department of Electronics, IT and BT (with Central Government and Karnataka Digital Economy Mission)

Karnataka Acceleration Network (KAN)

INCUBATIONKARNATAKASTATE SCHEME

What it is for

A 6-month acceleration program for growth-stage startups (priority to Beyond-Bengaluru startups) covering business-strategy revisits, market validation, customer acquisition and investment readiness, ending in a demo day.

Who can apply

Growth-stage startups, particularly from outside Bengaluru Urban District; priority given to startups aligned to SDGs.

What you get

A structured 6-month acceleration program with mentorship, infrastructure support, market linkages and a closing investor demo day. Total program cost of INR 50 crore, of which the State Government contributes INR 20 crore.

How to apply

Apply via the KAN program's official page, where program and application details are published.

Best suited for

Growth-stage startups, especially Beyond Bengaluru, ready for investor-facing acceleration and fundraising preparation.

Official links

KAN program & application https://karnatakadigital.in/acceleration-network/

Karnataka state scheme, summarised from the Karnataka Startup Policy 2025-2030 and its operational manual, last reviewed 2026-09-08. Amounts and eligibility are indicative — always confirm against the live scheme guideline before acting.