Internship Support, Karnataka Startup Policy 2025-30 is a grant from Dept. of Electronics, IT, BT and S&T / KITS, Government of Karnataka for recognised startups hiring interns aged 18 to 35. It provides Up to ₹5,000. Applications are currently open.
Key facts
| Amount / benefit | Up to ₹5,000 |
|---|---|
| Provider | Dept. of Electronics, IT, BT and S&T / KITS, Government of Karnataka |
| Where | Karnataka |
| Stage | Early Revenue, Growth, Prototype |
| Deadline | Applications open |
What is Internship Support, Karnataka Startup Policy 2025-30?
Internship Support, Karnataka Startup Policy 2025-30 — Up to INR 5,000 per month, up to 3 interns for up to 6 months — Recognised startups hiring interns aged 18 to 35; cannot be combined with Yuva Nidhi; claims within one year of the internship ending. 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 Internship Support, Karnataka Startup Policy 2025-30?
Recognised startups hiring interns aged 18 to 35; cannot be combined with Yuva Nidhi; claims within one year of the internship ending.
How much does Internship Support, Karnataka Startup Policy 2025-30 give, and in what form?
Up to ₹5,000.
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?
Internship Support, Karnataka Startup Policy 2025-30 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.