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Government of Karnataka

Government of Karnataka

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Karnataka state government support for entrepreneurs: training through CEDOK and capital incentives under the state's industrial policy.

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Government of Karnataka at a glance

Part ofGovernment of Karnataka
AddressBengaluru, Karnataka, India
Programmes3 standing programmes · 3 open calls right now
Official websitekarnataka.gov.in

Programs by Government of Karnataka

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Karnataka Industrial Policy (2020–25) — MSME & Large Incentives

by Government of Karnataka

Udyogini Scheme — Karnataka Women Entrepreneur Loan & Subsidy

by Government of Karnataka

Karnataka Production Linked Incentive (Industrial Policy 2025-30)

by Government of Karnataka

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Programmes they run

Standing programmes at Government of Karnataka, separate from the funding calls above.

CEDOK lists the training programmes, and the state's 2025-30 industrial policy sets out capital incentives. CEDOK's training pages do not state eligibility.

10-day Entrepreneurship Development Programme

Programme

A 10-day programme for prospective entrepreneurs and unemployed youth.

Best for: Prospective entrepreneurs and unemployed youth

  • 10 days
What you get, who can apply and how to apply

CEDOK describes it as a 10-day course for prospective entrepreneurs and unemployed youth. Its training page lists it as an Entrepreneurship Development Programme for all categories.

Who can apply

  • Prospective entrepreneurs
  • Unemployed youth
Official programme page

3-day Entrepreneurship Awareness Programme

Programme

A three-day awareness programme on entrepreneurship.

  • 3 days
What you get, who can apply and how to apply

CEDOK's index page lists three-day Entrepreneurship Awareness Programmes among its programmes. Its pages do not set out eligibility or how to join.

Official programme page

Industrial Policy 2025-30 incentives

Subsidy or reimbursement

State capital subsidies for industrial units, set as a share of equipment or vehicle cost.

What you get, who can apply and how to apply

The Industrial Policy 2025-30 sets out state incentives for industrial units. The policy document lists it as the current policy for warehousing and logistics, manufacturing support, pharmaceuticals, machine tools and capital goods.

What you get

  • A subsidy on a share of equipment cost for certain sub-schemes, subject to caps
  • A subsidy on a share of the cost of vehicles used exclusively in industrial areas, subject to a cap

How to apply: The policy document sets out the terms of each incentive. The state pages do not describe an application route.

Official programme page

News

  • Karnataka government announces new Textile and Apparel Policythehindu.com · last month
  • Karnataka issues order for Rs 25 cr ‘Government First’ initiative to support 100 startupsmoneycontrol.com · last month
  • Karnataka to spend Rs 25 crore to help around 100 startups test solutions in govt departmentsindianstartupnews.com · last month
  • Karnataka government has planned a Rs 200-crore fund of funds for startups and pilot projects worth up to Rs 25 lakh under its government-first customer approach, while it also focuses on sustainable data centres and the expansion of the technology ecosystinstagram.com · 2 months ago
  • Government as your first customer ? Karnataka plans Rs 25 crore startup pushdeccanherald.com · 2 months ago

Source: Google News aggregated

How to apply to Government of Karnataka

Choosing a programme

  • The three-day awareness programme is the shorter of the two CEDOK training programmes listed. The 10-day programme is for prospective entrepreneurs and unemployed youth.
  • Industrial incentives apply only to the sectors named in the 2025-30 policy's sector table. Check that table before planning around one.

Policy periods

  • State pages refer to different industrial policies: 2014-19 in the Kannada version of the Industries page, 2020-25 in the English version. The 2025-30 policy document is the most recent.
  • Confirm which policy applies to your sector before relying on a figure from an older page.

How applications work

  • The training pages do not describe enrolment, so confirm the process directly with CEDOK.
  • The incentive terms, including caps and conditions, are in the policy document.

About Government of Karnataka

The Government of Karnataka supports entrepreneurs through the Centre for Entrepreneurship Development of Karnataka (CEDOK) and through the state's industrial policy. CEDOK is an autonomous body, registered in 1992 and promoted by the state government, that works under the administrative control of the Department of Skill Development, Entrepreneurship and Livelihood.

Programmes

CEDOK lists a 10-day Entrepreneurship Development Programme and a three-day Entrepreneurship Awareness Programme. Its training pages list them without stating eligibility or how to enrol.

The state's Industrial Policy 2025-30 sets out capital incentives for industrial units. They include a subsidy on a share of equipment cost, subject to caps, and a subsidy on a share of the cost of vehicles used exclusively in industrial areas. The policy document lists it as the current policy for warehousing and logistics, manufacturing support, pharmaceuticals, machine tools and capital goods.

Earlier policies and schemes

The Karnataka Startup Policy 2015-20 aimed to build incubation infrastructure, strengthen partnerships between research institutions and industry, and channel innovation towards social impact. Its period has ended.

The state's Industries page records that the Government of Karnataka, with KBITS and NASSCOM, set up a startup warehouse. The page gives no date for it. The same page describes a Bio-Ventures Fund and a Bengaluru Bio Innovation Centre, with 25 furnished labs for R&D startups, as being established.

State pages give different policy periods. The English Industries page refers to the 2020-25 industrial policy and the Kannada version to 2014-19. The 2025-30 policy document is the most recent of the three.

Who can apply

The 10-day programme is listed for prospective entrepreneurs and unemployed youth. The state's pages do not set out eligibility for the other programmes. The industrial incentives apply to the sectors named in the policy document's sector table.

How to apply

The training pages do not describe how to enrol. The terms of each industrial incentive, including its caps and conditions, are set out in the 2025-30 policy document.

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Frequently asked questions about Government of Karnataka

What is Government of Karnataka?

Government of Karnataka is a government body based in Bengaluru, Karnataka.

What does Government of Karnataka do?

The Government of Karnataka supports entrepreneurs through the Centre for Entrepreneurship Development of Karnataka (CEDOK) and through the state's industrial policy.

Where is Government of Karnataka located?

Government of Karnataka is based in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.

What programs does Government of Karnataka run?

Government of Karnataka currently has 3 open programmes: Karnataka Industrial Policy (2020–25) — MSME & Large Incentives, Udyogini Scheme — Karnataka Women Entrepreneur Loan & Subsidy and Karnataka Production Linked Incentive (Industrial Policy 2025-30).

Is Government of Karnataka open to applications?

Yes. Government of Karnataka has 3 open programmes right now, including Karnataka Industrial Policy (2020–25) — MSME & Large Incentives, Udyogini Scheme — Karnataka Women Entrepreneur Loan & Subsidy and Karnataka Production Linked Incentive (Industrial Policy 2025-30). Check each programme's page for its deadline and eligibility.

How do I apply to Government of Karnataka?

- The three-day awareness programme is the shorter of the two CEDOK training programmes listed. The 10-day programme is for prospective entrepreneurs and unemployed youth. - Industrial incentives apply only to the sectors named in the 2025-30 policy's sector table. Check that table before planning around one.