Department of Electronics, IT and BT / KITS

ELEVATE Beyond Bengaluru

GRANTKARNATAKASTATE SCHEME

Note

Budget allocated for at least one call per year over 5 years; specific per-startup amount not detailed in source documents.

What it is for

Extends the ELEVATE grant-in-aid model to tier-2/tier-3 cities, aiming to build regional innovation clusters and decentralise Karnataka's startup ecosystem beyond Bengaluru.

Who can apply

Startups based in tier-2/tier-3 Karnataka cities (Beyond Bengaluru); general startup eligibility applies.

What you get

Grant-in-aid funding on the ELEVATE model, structured around at least one annual call for applications; specific quantum not detailed in source documents.

How to apply

Apply through the Karnataka Startup Portal in response to periodic calls.

Best suited for

Early-stage startups founded outside Bengaluru looking for the same style of PoC grant support as ELEVATE.

Official links

Karnataka Startup Portal https://eitbt.karnataka.gov.in/startup/public/en

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.