Vishal Shankla
Karnataka schemes

Department of Electronics, IT and BT / KITS

Cloud Storage Reimbursement

GRANTKARNATAKASTATE SCHEME

What it is for

Offsets the cost of cloud computing/storage for early-stage startups in the prototype, MVP or early-scaling stage, where cloud infrastructure is critical for development and deployment.

Who can apply

Startups within their first 5 years of incorporation, in the prototype/MVP/early-scaling stage; must disclose and avoid duplication if already receiving similar benefits from other government schemes.

What you get

40% reimbursement of cloud computing/storage expenses, up to INR 1 lakh per year, available once during the policy period.

How to apply

Apply online at the fiscal incentive application portal with proof of payment for cloud services, invoices/receipts, bank statements, and a notarized affidavit.

Best suited for

Early-stage (under 5 years) startups whose product runs on cloud infrastructure and who want to offset that recurring cost once during the policy period.

Official links

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.