ELEVATE NxT 2026 is a grant from Department of Electronics, IT, BT & S&T, Government of Karnataka (Startup Karnataka / Karnataka Innovation and Technology Society) for deepTech startup (Pvt Ltd, partnership, LLP or cooperative) based anywhere in India, within 20 years of incorporation, turnover up to…. It provides Up to ₹1 Cr, for deeptech · AI · quantum · semiconductors. The current deadline is 13 November 2026.
Key facts
| Amount / benefit | Up to ₹1 Cr |
|---|---|
| Provider | Department of Electronics, IT, BT & S&T, Government of Karnataka (Startup Karnataka / Karnataka Innovation and Technology Society) |
| Where | Pan-India |
| Stage | Early Revenue, Growth, Prototype |
| Sector | deeptech · AI · quantum · semiconductors |
| Deadline | 13 November 2026 |
What is ELEVATE NxT 2026?
ELEVATE NxT 2026 — Up to ₹1 crore grant-in-aid (milestone-based) — DeepTech startup (Pvt Ltd, partnership, LLP or cooperative) based anywhere in India, within 20 years of incorporation, turnover up to ₹300 crore, TRL 3 to 8, team of at least two, independent entity. Winners outside Karnataka must shift their registered office to Karnataka within four months. It is run by Department of Electronics, IT, BT & S&T, Government of Karnataka (Startup Karnataka / Karnataka Innovation and Technology Society).
The support is delivered through the programme’s own structure, and the form it takes is set by the issuing authority. The amount and form of support that actually apply to you depend on the programme’s rules and how your application is assessed — they are not fixed for every applicant.
It is aimed at businesses in deeptech · ai · quantum · semiconductors. Like most government programmes, it has its own eligibility conditions, documentation and application window, and these terms are revised from time to time. Because of that, it is worth confirming the current eligibility, amount and deadline on the official programme page before you invest time in applying.
Who is eligible for ELEVATE NxT 2026?
DeepTech startup (Pvt Ltd, partnership, LLP or cooperative) based anywhere in India, within 20 years of incorporation, turnover up to ₹300 crore, TRL 3 to 8, team of at least two, independent entity. Winners outside Karnataka must shift their registered office to Karnataka within four months.
How much does ELEVATE NxT 2026 give, and in what form?
Up to ₹1 Cr.
Frequently asked questions
Who runs this programme?
ELEVATE NxT 2026 is offered by Department of Electronics, IT, BT & S&T, Government of Karnataka (Startup Karnataka / Karnataka Innovation and Technology Society). Eligibility and approval rest with them; the criteria and amounts are set by the programme.
Is there a deadline to apply?
The programme lists a deadline of 2026-11-13. Government timelines can change, so confirm the current date on the official programme page before you apply.
How do I know if I’m eligible?
Read “Who can apply” above for the programme’s own criteria. If you’d like a quick read on your specific case, our free 2-minute eligibility check maps your stage, sector and revenue to what you can realistically claim.
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Source and verification
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