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State Government · Karnataka

ELEVATE NxT 2026 (DeepTech)

Dept. of Electronics, IT, BT and S&T, Govt. of Karnataka

Checked against the official page on 12 November 2026

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Funding
Up to ₹1 Cr
Last date or window
Due 13 Nov 2026, 5 PM

Who can apply

DeepTech startup from anywhere in India (Pvt Ltd, LLP or registered partnership), under 20 years old, revenue under ₹300 crore (call page), TRL 3–8, at least two founders, no ELEVATE grant in the last 3 years. Winners registered outside Karnataka must move their registered office to Karnataka within 4 months.

Key points from the official page

  • Applications opened on 13 October 2026 at 9:00 AM IST and close on 13 November 2026 at 5:00 PM IST.
  • Grant-in-aid of up to ₹1 crore.
  • Open to deep tech startups from anywhere in India, within 20 years of incorporation, with turnover not exceeding ₹300 crore.

How to apply

Applications are made online on the ELEVATE portal of the Karnataka Startup Cell.

Official page: Dept. of Electronics, IT, BT and S&T, Govt. of Karnataka

Before you apply

We help clients check eligibility, prepare the application, and file within the window. Most schemes also look at the company's records: incorporation, shareholding, DPIIT recognition where it is needed, and board approvals.

Frequently asked questions

The official page gives the last date as 13 Nov 2026, 5 PM. Check the official page before applying, as dates can change.

Up to ₹1 Cr.

DeepTech startup from anywhere in India (Pvt Ltd, LLP or registered partnership), under 20 years old, revenue under ₹300 crore (call page), TRL 3–8, at least two founders, no ELEVATE grant in the last 3 years. Winners registered outside Karnataka must move their registered office to Karnataka within 4 months.

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General information from the scheme's official page as on 12 November 2026. Amounts, dates and eligibility can change between cycles; confirm them on the official page before applying.