KITVEN / KITS

Beyond Bengaluru Cluster Seed Fund

EQUITYKARNATAKASTATE SCHEME

What it is for

A dedicated seed-capital fund to help growth-stage startups located outside Bengaluru Urban District scale, bridging the urban-rural innovation gap and building region-specific solutions.

Who can apply

Growth-stage startups based in Beyond Bengaluru districts.

What you get

Seed capital along with mentorship and access to investor networks (specific ticket size not disclosed in source documents).

How to apply

Apply via the KITVEN application form in response to a Call for Application.

Best suited for

Growth-stage startups outside Bengaluru Urban District seeking early risk capital tied to regional development.

Official links

KITVEN application form https://kitven.in/application-form

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.