ELEVATE Karnataka — Idea2PoC Grant

Overview

Grant type

Grant

Funding

Cash

Deadline

Annual cycle

Stage

Idea, Prototype, Early stage

Location

Karnataka

Industries

Technology, Manufacturing, Agritech, Cleantech

About this grant

Eligibility

Founders

At least one founder must be an Indian citizen.

Company

Startup registered in Karnataka, incorporated within the last 7 years, with annual turnover under ₹50 Crore and not a subsidiary of a larger company.

Location

Registered office in Karnataka.

Benefits

• Grant-in-aid of up to ₹50 Lakh disbursed against milestones
• Access to Karnataka's incubation and accelerator ecosystem
• Eligibility for follow-on state programmes

How to apply

1. Apply during the annual ELEVATE call on the Karnataka portal
2. Sector-panel evaluation and shortlisting
3. Final pitch to the apex committee
4. Grant sanction and milestone-based release

Application window: Annual call.

Required documents

• ✓Karnataka registration proof
• ✓DPIIT / Karnataka startup recognition
• ✓Detailed project report with milestones and budget
• ✓Audited financials (if available)

Important dates

Opens

2 Aug 2026

Deadline

5 Sept 2026

Results expected

1 Oct 2026

Restrictions

• Applications outside the annual window are not accepted.

About Karnataka Startup Cell

The Government of Karnataka's startup wing, administering the Elevate programme and idea-stage grants for Karnataka-registered startups.