Global Karnataka (international event participation support) is a grant from Dept. of Electronics, IT, BT and S&T / KITS, Government of Karnataka for recognised startups, up to 2 employees at up to 2 international events a year. It provides Up to ₹5 L. Applications are currently open.
Key facts
| Amount / benefit | Up to ₹5 L |
|---|---|
| Provider | Dept. of Electronics, IT, BT and S&T / KITS, Government of Karnataka |
| Where | Karnataka |
| Stage | Early Revenue, Growth |
| Deadline | Applications open |
What is Global Karnataka?
Global Karnataka (international event participation support) — Up to 40% of total event cost, capped at INR 5 lakh per startup per event per year — Recognised startups, up to 2 employees at up to 2 international events a year; claims within 6 months of returning. It is run by Dept. of Electronics, IT, BT and S&T / KITS, Government of Karnataka.
A grant is financial support you don’t repay — awarded against eligibility and, usually, agreed milestones or utilisation of funds. 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.
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 Global Karnataka?
Recognised startups, up to 2 employees at up to 2 international events a year; claims within 6 months of returning.
How much does Global Karnataka give, and in what form?
Up to ₹5 L.
Frequently asked questions
What kind of support is this?
A grant is financial support you don’t repay — awarded against eligibility and, usually, agreed milestones or utilisation of funds.
Who runs this programme?
Global Karnataka (international event participation support) is offered by Dept. of Electronics, IT, BT and S&T / KITS, Government of Karnataka. Eligibility and approval rest with them; the criteria and amounts are set by the programme.
Is there a deadline to apply?
Programmes like this can be rolling or time-bound. Confirm the current window 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
No official page is linked for this programme yet. Verification date pending. Government programmes change — confirm current eligibility, amounts and deadlines on the official programme page before you apply. CapEasy is a private consultancy and is not affiliated with any government authority.