Department of Electronics, IT and BT / KITS

Internship Support

GRANTKARNATAKASTATE SCHEME

Note

Cannot be combined with the Karnataka Yuva Nidhi Scheme.

What it is for

Encourages Karnataka startups to hire interns from academia by subsidising a portion of the internship stipend, building an industry-academia talent pipeline.

Who can apply

All KITS-registered startups in Karnataka hiring interns aged 18-35; interns must not be receiving stipend under the Yuva Nidhi scheme; startup must pay a monthly stipend and issue a completion certificate.

What you get

Subsidy of up to INR 5,000 per month per startup for hiring a maximum of 3 interns for up to 6 months; can be availed three times during the policy period.

How to apply

Apply online at the fiscal incentive application portal within one year of internship completion, with the appointment letter, bank statements, salary slips, list of interns, and a notarized affidavit.

Best suited for

Karnataka startups wanting to hire student/young interns at a subsidised cost while building an early talent pipeline.

Official links

Fiscal incentive application portal https://registration.eitbt.karnataka.gov.in/ktechregistration/dist/#/auth/login

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.