Karnataka Elevate 2026 (Batch 4)

The flagship program by the Government of Karnataka offers a significant grant and a 3-month cohort program for Bengaluru-based deep-tech startups. This Batch 4 cohort of Karnataka Elevate 2026 is administered by the Karnataka Innovation & Technology Society (KITS) and, unlike the earlier-stage General ELEVATE track, targets more mature deep-tech and MedTech startups that already have a working product and 10-plus paying clients, reflected in this record's revenue-stage eligibility. The requirement to have an office in Bengaluru and hold DPIIT recognition, combined with the 3-month cohort structure, positions it as a growth-acceleration grant rather than a pure R&D/PoC grant.