ELEVATE (Idea2PoC) Grant-in-Aid - Karnataka

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

Funding available

One-time grant-in-aid for Karnataka-registered startups to take an idea to proof of concept or scale it through technology work. Selected startups also get mentoring and subsidised incubation at government-backed centres.

Eligibility Criteria

Startup incorporated in Karnataka as a private limited company, registered partnership firm or LLP; turnover not above INR 100 crore in any year since incorporation; not older than 10 years; working on innovation with job or wealth creation potential. Selection is by eligibility check, pitch deck evaluation, multi-city pitching and a grand finale.

What You Get

Grant-in-aid up to INR 50 lakh
Mentoring and incubation support at subsidised rates at government-supported incubators

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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