Karnataka Grassroot Innovation Programme

Open all year Department of Electronics, IT, BT and S&T, Government of Karnataka Karnataka

Grant

Up to ₹4 lakh

Apply on the official site

What it funds: Grant for farmers, artisans and other grassroot innovators to perfect and sell their inventions
Who can apply: Indian citizen domiciled in Karnataka (farmer, artisan, labourer, technician and similar)
Innovation not part of a government or PPP project
No earlier state or central funding for the innovation
When you can apply: Open all year
How to apply: Apply to the department; an expert committee reviews the project
Best for: Idea, Prototype stage
Sectors: AgriTech
Run by: State governments

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