ELEVATE
Up to ₹50 lakh main track / up to ₹50 lakh Minorities track / up to ₹1 crore milestone track
Applications are not open right now. The programme itself runs in rounds, so the portal is worth watching rather than writing off.
Who qualifies
- Startup registered in Karnataka
- Competitive selection
- Previous ELEVATE winners may be restricted
- ELEVATE Minorities: a Director or Partner must belong to a recognised minority community and hold at least 51% equity
- ELEVATE Minorities: that Director or Partner needs a valid digital Minority Certificate from the Revenue Department, Government of Karnataka, with an RD Number
- Turnover must not exceed ₹300 crore in any financial year since incorporation
In their own words
Selected startup will be eligible for up to ₹1 crore in grant in aid support. — Government of Karnataka, read 2026-09-20
What to know
Corrected 2026-09-20: we listed only the ₹50 lakh headline and missed a milestone-based track worth up to ₹1 crore, plus the separate ELEVATE Minorities track and its 51% equity and Minority Certificate conditions. The 2026 call closed on 15 July 2026; the scheme runs repeatedly, so watch the portal for the next round rather than applying now. Grants pay out against milestones, not in one lump.
Apply at Government of Karnataka →
Goes to Government of Karnataka's own page. We last read it on 2026-09-20 and check it again every morning.