ELEVATE Minorities 2026 — Startup Grant up to ₹50 Lakh
Dept. of Electronics, IT, BT and S&T, Govt. of KarnatakaPosted 20 Oct 2026Last verified 20 Oct 2026
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About this opportunity
Find the actual ELEVATE application portal and official notice on the Startup Karnataka / EITBT site and replace both links (the one here is the department's startup page). Confirm 13 Nov 2026, 5 PM, startup age and turnover limits, and whether Christians are included in this call.] The Government of Karnataka's ELEVATE Minorities programme gives a one-time grant, not a loan and with no equity taken, to early-stage startups led by minority founders. The money is released in milestones, and selected startups are linked to government-supported incubators.
Eligibility
Startups incorporated in Karnataka where at least one director or partner is from a minority community (Muslim, Christian, Buddhist, Jain, Sikh or Parsi as recognised by the Karnataka Minorities Development Corporation), minorities hold at least 51% equity, and that founder has a digital minority certificate from the Revenue Department.
Benefits
- Grant-in-aid up to ₹50 lakh
- Incubator support
How to apply
- 1Open the official website using the button on this page.
- 2Read the official notification fully before you start.
- 3Fill the form and upload the documents it asks for.
- 4Submit before the last date and save your acknowledgement.
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