Karnataka Government Awards Rs 38.85 Crore to 146 Startups Under ELEVATE Programme

The Karnataka government awarded 146 startups a total grant of Rs 38.85 crore under its ELEVATE programme, which supports entrepreneurs with funding, mentoring, and subsidised incubation. The recipients include 103 ELEVATE 2025 winners, 33 from the SC/ST-focused ELEVATE Unnati, and 10 from the ELEVATE Minorities category. Since 2017, the programme has granted Rs 287.85 crore to 1,230 startups across sectors like agri-tech, biotechnology, and aerospace, with significant participation from women-led and non-Bengaluru enterprises.