Government First Initiative (Karnataka)
Closes 23 Oct 2026 Karnataka Innovation and Technology Society (KITS), Government of Karnataka Karnataka
Work order up to ₹25 lakh
- Paid pilot work orders for startups solving Karnataka government department problems
- Private limited, LLP or partnership incorporated in India and registered in Karnataka
- Deployment ready solution (TRL 7 or higher)
- Non deeptech: up to 10 years old; deeptech: up to 20 years old
- Closes 23 Oct 2026
- Apply through the Government First page on the Startup Karnataka portal against a listed problem statement
- Early revenue, Growth stage
- State governments
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