Government First Initiative (Karnataka paid pilots for startups)
Startup Karnataka / KITS, Government of Karnataka · Government
Key facts
- Applications close
- Funding & benefits
- Up to ₹25,00,000
- Government of Karnataka acts as first customer: direct work order of up to ₹25L (subject to technical evaluation) to pilot a solution against a published government problem statement (current statements from BWSSB and Praja Seva). This is a paid pilot, not a grant.
- Acceleration
- Who can apply
- StartupsSource lists: Pvt Ltd / OPC / partnership / LLP / qualifying co-op registered with Startup Karnataka; within 10 years (20 for deeptech) of incorporation; turnover not above ₹200 crore (₹300 crore deeptech); independent entity; solution at TRL 7 or higher.
- Team
- Team size not stated
- Format
- Accelerator
- Sector
- AI & ML, SaaS & enterprise, Social impact
- Entry fee
- No fee listed on the source
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How to apply
We don't copy the organiser's full brief. Application steps, rounds, terms and selection criteria are on the official page (opens eitbt.karnataka.gov.in in a new tab).
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