ELEVATE Minorities 2026 — Startup Karnataka Grant for Minority Founders
ELEVATE Karnataka के अंतर्गत Startup Karnataka द्वारा
अपनी पात्रता जांचें
साइन अप करें और हम आपको बताएंगे कि आपका स्टार्टअप इस ग्रांट के लिए योग्य है या नहीं।
त्वरित उत्तर
One-time grant up to ₹50L for Karnataka startups where a minority founder holds at least 51%, to build a prototype and scale up.
- फंडिंग राशि
- ₹50 Lakhs तक
- फंडिंग प्रकार
- अनुदान
- प्रदाता
- Startup Karnataka
- आवेदन की अंतिम तिथि
- 28d — 13 Nov 2026
- स्थान
- Karnataka
इस ग्रांट के बारे में
ELEVATE Minorities 2026 is the call of the Government of Karnataka's ELEVATE grant-in-aid scheme for startups led by founders from minority communities. It is run by the Department of Electronics, IT, BT & S&T. It gives a one-time grant of up to ₹50 lakh to startups that need early-stage funding to build a prototype, develop their market and scale up.
The call is for founders from the minority communities defined by the Karnataka Minorities Development Corporation: Muslims, Buddhists, Jains, Sikhs and Parsis. At least one Director or Partner must belong to the community and, with any other minority members, hold at least 51% of the equity. That has to be true on the application date and for the whole project. A dilution that breaks it leads to disqualification or termination of the grant. This Director or Partner needs a valid digital Minority Certificate from the Revenue Department, Government of Karnataka, with an RD Number.
There is a single pitch deck on the portal template, with no separate qualification deck. Funding is milestone-based, and selected startups are mapped to government-supported incubators (K-Tech Partners) for mentoring and incubation at subsidised rates.
पात्रता
देखें कि आप पात्र हैं या नहीं
पूरी पात्रता शर्तें — संस्था प्रकार, स्टेज, क्षेत्र, फाउंडर प्रोफ़ाइल और पंजीकरण आवश्यकताएं — साथ ही इस प्रोग्राम के लिए आपकी फ़िट। देखने के लिए साइन अप करें।
Grant providers
Startup Karnataka is the Government of Karnataka's startup programme, run by the Karnataka Startup Cell of the Karnataka Innovation and Technology Society (KITS) under the Department of Electronics, IT, Bt and S&T. It works out of BKG Sapphire on Railway Parallel Road in Kumara…
Learn moreलाभ और फंडिंग
- राशि
- ₹50 Lakhs तक
- फंड प्रकार
- अनुदान
- इक्विटी
- इक्विटी-मुक्त
- चुकौती
- गैर-चुकौती
आपको क्या मिलेगा
Up to ₹50 lakh in grant-in-aid, plus mentoring and incubation support at subsidised rates at government-supported incubators.
- वितरण
- Milestone Based
समयसीमा और प्रक्रिया
चयन प्रक्रिया
Scored out of 100: Novelty / innovation (30), Strength of business model (30), Potential socio-economic impact (20), Team strength (10) and Budgetary allocation (10). A score of at least 60 in the in-person pitching round is needed to reach the Grand Finale. The minority Director or Partner holding at least 51% must be present at the pitching.
आवेदन प्रक्रिया
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Online Application
Apply on the ELEVATE portal: company and founder or partner details, proof of minority ownership, the Digital Minority Certificate with RD Number, a single pitch deck and the mandatory documents.
आप - 2
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आवेदन कैसे करें
ड्राफ़्ट से वितरण तक चार चरण — हर चरण में एक कार्रवाई।
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अपना आवेदन ड्राफ़्ट करें
ग्रांट ट्रैकर के अंदर फ़ॉर्म भरें — AI आपके पिछले उत्तरों का उपयोग करके हर उत्तर का ड्राफ़्ट बनाता है, ताकि आपको खाली पन्ने से शुरुआत न करनी पड़े।
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अपने दस्तावेज़ तैयार करें
चेकलिस्ट के हर दस्तावेज़ को एक ही फ़ोल्डर में तैयार रखें। दस्तावेज़ों की कमी आवेदन खारिज होने का सबसे बड़ा कारण है।
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आधिकारिक पोर्टल पर जमा करें
आधिकारिक आवेदन लिंक का उपयोग करें और अंतिम रूप से जमा करने से पहले सभी विवरण सत्यापित करें।
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फ़ॉलो अप करें
जमा करने के 5–7 दिन बाद प्राप्ति की पुष्टि और समीक्षा समयरेखा के बारे में पूछने के लिए संपर्क करें।
Program templates & documents
Files the program publishes for applicants — download these and apply in the prescribed format.
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले प्रश्न
Who can apply to ELEVATE Minorities?
Karnataka-incorporated startups where at least one Director or Partner is Muslim, Buddhist, Jain, Sikh or Parsi, and minority members hold at least 51% of the equity.
What is the maximum grant?
Up to ₹50 lakh, paid against milestones.
What proof of minority status do I need?
A valid digital Minority Certificate with RD Number, issued by the Revenue Department, Government of Karnataka, plus a CA-attested shareholding pattern showing the 51% holding.
What if the shareholding changes after I apply?
The 51% minority holding must stay in place for the whole project. A dilution that breaks it leads to disqualification or termination of assistance.
Do I have to attend the pitch myself?
Yes. The minority Director or Partner holding at least 51% must be present at the in-person pitching.
Can I also apply to ELEVATE NxT?
The portal lets you choose between the two calls based on your eligibility. NxT is for DeepTech startups, with grants up to ₹1 crore.
When do applications close?
Applications opened on 13 October 2026 and close on 13 November 2026 at 5:00 PM IST.
Sources
Data on this page is compiled from official program and provider references.
समाचार
- Karnataka ELEVATE Grants: Startups Can Apply for Up to ₹1 Crore From October 13thebengalurulive.com · 3 days ago
- Karnataka govt launches ELEVATE schemes to boost inclusive, DeepTech entrepreneurshiptheprint.in · 3 days ago
Source: Google News aggregated
