Department of Electronics, IT and BT

Global Innovation Alliance Connect (GIA) / GIA Market Access Program (GIA-MAP)

MARKET ACCESSKARNATAKASTATE SCHEME

Note

30+ country partnerships and 60+ engagements reported as of 2025.

What it is for

Builds government-to-government, institution-to-institution and startup soft-landing partnerships with global innovation hubs, helping Karnataka startups enter international markets and access global investors.

Who can apply

Karnataka-registered startups seeking international market entry support; GIA-MAP reimbursement limited to one representative per startup per financial year.

What you get

Support exploring overseas tech/startup landscapes and stakeholder connections; under GIA-MAP, partial reimbursement of up to 80% (within region-specific ceilings) of eligible travel, accommodation and visa expenses for one representative per financial year.

How to apply

Contact the Department of Electronics, IT and BT directly by email to initiate and complete the GIA-MAP reimbursement process after the trip.

Best suited for

Startups planning international market-entry travel who want partial reimbursement of trip costs and access to GIA's global hub network.

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.