ELEVATE NxT 2026 - Karnataka DeepTech Grant

This scheme is closed: Official page banner says ELEVATE NxT winners have been announced, so the 2026 cycle has ended. Check the official page for any reopening.

Last checked 11 Oct 2026 against the official scheme page. Terms and dates can change, so confirm on the official site before you apply.

Up to INR 1 crore grant-in-aid

Funding available

DeepTech grant-in-aid track under the LEAP programme, open to startups anywhere in India with technology readiness level 3 to 8. Funding is released against milestones after multi-round evaluation.

Eligibility Criteria

Pvt Ltd, partnership, LLP or cooperative; turnover up to INR 300 crore; within 20 years of incorporation; independent entity with at least two team members; not an ELEVATE beneficiary in last 3 years; DeepTech product at TRL 3-8. Winners incorporated outside Karnataka must shift their registered office to Karnataka within 4 months.

What You Get

Milestone-based grant up to INR 1 crore
Mentorship during the programme

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Quick Facts

Governing Body: Department of Electronics, IT, BT and S&T, Government of Karnataka (Karnataka Innovation & Technology Society / Karnataka Startup Cell)
Ministry / Dept: State
Level: Karnataka
Status: Check official site

Startup Stage

ValidationEarly RevenueGrowth

Target Sectors

DeepTechAI/MLQuantumSemiconductorsSpaceRoboticsCybersecurityEnergy & ClimateLife SciencesAdvanced Manufacturing