Karnataka Acceleration Network (KAN) Cohort 2 at DERBI Foundation
Under Karnataka Acceleration Network (KAN) by DERBI Foundation
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Quick Answer
6-month acceleration program by Government of Karnataka for growth-stage startups, offering mentorship, growth modules, market access, and investor bootcamps.
- Funding amount
- Varies
- Funding type
- Grant
- Provider
- DERBI Foundation
- Application deadline
- Closed
- Location
- Karnataka
Results & next round
Applications for this round closed on 31 January 2026. The organiser has not published a selection list that we can verify yet.
Selections for this programme are announced by DERBI Foundation. Official links are listed under Sources below.
We update this page when results are published, and when the next round opens.
About this grant
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.
Eligibility
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Full eligibility criteria — entity type, stage, sector, founder profile and registration requirements — plus your fit for this program. Sign up to view.
Grant providers
DERBI Foundation is a healthcare-focused incubator in Bengaluru, run as the Dayananda Sagar Entrepreneurship Research and Business Incubation Foundation. It grew out of the Innovation and Entrepreneurship Development Centre set up for Dayananda Sagar Institutions in 2009, and…
Learn moreBenefits & Funding
- Fund type
- Grant
What You Get
No specific funding amount disclosed; the program focuses on acceleration support including mentorship, market access, and investor exposure.
How to apply
Four steps from draft to disbursement — one action each.
- 1
Draft your application
Answer the form inside the grant tracker — AI drafts each response using your past answers, so you're not starting from a blank page.
- 2
Submit on the official portal
Use the official application link and verify all details before final submission.
- 3
Follow up
Reach out 5–7 days after submitting to confirm receipt and ask about the review timeline.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a startup from outside Karnataka apply?
No, the program is only open to Karnataka-based startups, as per the eligibility criteria.
What is the duration of the program?
The program is a 6-month acceleration program.
What stage of startup is eligible?
Startups should be in the growth stage with an MVP or early traction.
Sources
Data on this page is compiled from official program and provider references.
