ELEVATE Unnati - Karnataka (SC/ST founders)

This scheme is closed: The Idea2PoC/ELEVATE call is run annually. The official page shows the 2025 cycle concluded with winners published, and the ELEVATE 2026 microsite (elevate.startupkarnataka.in) showed 'Coming Soon' on 2026-10-12, so no open application window could be confirmed. 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.

One-time grant-in-aid of up to INR 50 Lakhs (same ELEVATE ceiling; Unnati page states the ELEVATE programme amount)

Funding available

ELEVATE track reserved for startups led by Scheduled Caste or Scheduled Tribe founders in Karnataka, giving a one-time grant to build a proof of concept or scale up.

Eligibility Criteria

Same base criteria as ELEVATE (Karnataka-incorporated Pvt Ltd/partnership/LLP, turnover up to INR 100 crore, under 10 years old) plus SC/ST directors or partners holding at least 70% equity with a valid digital caste certificate from the Karnataka Revenue Department, maintained through the project.

What You Get

Grant-in-aid for proof of concept or scale-up
Mentoring and subsidised incubation

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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

IdeationValidationEarly Revenue