Research and Development Project Grants (Triple Helix Model)

Co-funds joint R&D projects between academia, industry and startups (the 'Triple Helix' model) to drive technology development and product innovation in priority sectors.

A consortium of exactly three entities: a recognised academic/research institution, a KITS-registered startup, and an industry partner; all consortium partners must be based in Karnataka; project must be time-bound (typically 6-18 months); must not be receiving similar R&D funding from another state/central scheme for the same scope.

Up to 50% of total research project cost, capped at INR 1 crore, for the first 25 projects during the policy period. Funds disbursed in tranches against milestones under a signed MoA.

Submit a Project Proposal Document plus endorsement letters, notarized affidavit, invoices/bank statements to KITS for review, followed by Approval Committee sanction. Applications submitted online via the fiscal incentive application portal.

Startups with an established academic and industry partner ready to jointly execute a defined 6-18 month R&D project.