Rajiv Gandhi Entrepreneurship Program (RGEP) - Karnataka

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

INR 25,000 per month for 12 months (30 innovators)

Funding available

Monthly subsistence grant for early-stage young innovators in Karnataka building a prototype or MVP.

Eligibility Criteria

Indian citizen domiciled in Karnataka, 30 years or younger, with a science or engineering degree; not employed or holding stakes in another startup; no revenue; prior grants not above INR 5 lakh; idea between ideation and early prototype and not yet on the market.

What You Get

12-month subsistence grant
Jury evaluation of selected applicants

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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

Ideation