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State Schemes

KarnatakaStartup Grants & Funding

India's startup capital — home to Flipkart, Razorpay, Swiggy, Ola, and thousands of tech startups.

1 schemes available₹1Cr+ max fundingBengaluru startup hub

About Karnataka Startup Grants

The Karnataka state government supports startups through 1 active funding schemes covering seed grants, incubation support, marketing assistance, and tax benefits. Most schemes are open to startups registered in Karnataka that are DPIIT-recognised or eligible for recognition. Below are all currently active programmes.

Elevate

Karnataka Elevate Startup Scheme

Rs 5 lakh to Rs 50 lakh

Karnataka government flagship grant for the most innovative startups in the state. Non-dilutive grant funding to shortlisted startups after a competitive pitch process. One of the most prestigious state-level startup awards.

Karnataka Innovation and Technology Society (KITS)
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