Karnataka Triple Helix R&D Project Grant (Startup Policy 2025 to 2030)

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

Grant

Up to 50% of project cost, max ₹1 crore

What it funds: Half the cost of joint R&D projects between a startup, an academic institution and an industry partner
Who can apply: Consortium of a KITS registered startup, an academic or research institution and an industry partner
All partners based in Karnataka
Project of about 6 to 18 months with a clear budget
First 25 projects in the policy period
When you can apply: Open all year
How to apply: Submit the project proposal through the Startup Karnataka incentives page
Best for: Prototype, Early revenue, Growth stage
Run by: State governments

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