Karnataka Acceleration Network (KAN) Cohort 2 is a flagship 6-month acceleration program initiated by the Government of Karnataka to support and scale high-potential, growth-stage startups across the state.
The program is implemented with DERBI Foundation serving as the Mentor Accelerator and Implementing Partner, along with ecosystem partners such as GINSERV and JAIN Launchpad. KAN is designed to help startups move from potential to performance through structured, expert-led growth.
Selected startups receive intensive 1:1 and group mentorship, structured growth modules covering strategy, finance, and go-to-market, market access opportunities, investor bootcamps with demo day exposure, and access to premium infrastructure and incubation facilities across Karnataka.
