Elevate (Karnataka Startup Cell)
Grant-in-aid for early-stage startups selected through Karnataka's Elevate calls, including themed tracks.
Grants & schemes
Non-dilutive money, matched to your eligibility.
Karnataka has some of the most active startup programmes in India. We shortlist the ones you qualify for and help you build a strong application.
Karnataka
Idea2PoC
Support for turning an idea into a proof of concept under the Karnataka startup policy.
KSFC finance
Term loans and schemes from the Karnataka State Financial Corporation for MSMEs and new enterprises.
Karnataka Startup Policy incentives
Reimbursements and incentives for recognised startups, such as patent and quality-certification support, where notified.
K-tech & Centres of Excellence
Karnataka Innovation and Technology Society programmes and sector centres of excellence.
Incubator-linked funding
Bengaluru incubators such as those at IISc, IIM Bangalore (NSRCEL) and IIIT-B run their own programmes and seed support.
National
Startup India Seed Fund Scheme (SISFS)
Seed support for DPIIT-recognised startups, disbursed through selected incubators.
Credit Guarantee Scheme for Startups (CGSS)
Guarantee cover on loans to DPIIT-recognised startups from eligible lenders.
CGTMSE
Credit guarantee for collateral-free loans to micro and small enterprises.
BIRAC (BIG and others)
Grants for biotech and life-sciences innovation.
NIDHI programmes (DST)
Including NIDHI-PRAYAS for prototyping, through host incubators.
Stand-Up India & Mudra
Bank loans for women and SC/ST entrepreneurs, and smaller loans for micro enterprises.
A note on schemes
Scheme names, amounts, deadlines and rules change often. We check the latest official notification before advising you. Final selection is always made by the scheme operator. We cannot influence it, and no-one who is honest will say they can.
Loans are subject to the lender's credit assessment. Scheme eligibility and amounts are set by the scheme operator and can change; always check the official notification.
Not sure where to start?
Tell us where your startup is and what you need. We will suggest a sensible next step, at no cost.