Karnataka Grassroot Innovation Programme
By KBITS, Government of Karnataka
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Quick Answer
KBITS program identifying and supporting grassroots innovations in Karnataka with up to ₹4 lakhs grant and incubation support.
- Funding amount
- Up to ₹4 Lakhs
- Funding type
- Grant
- Provider
- KBITS, Government of Karnataka
- Application deadline
- —
- Location
- Karnataka
Results & next round
Applications for this round are closed. The organiser has not published a selection list that we can verify yet.
Selections for this programme are announced by KBITS, Government of Karnataka. Official links are listed under Sources below.
We update this page when results are published, and when the next round opens.
About this grant
The Karnataka Grassroot Innovation Programme is an initiative by the state's IT BT Department to identify, promote, and support innovations at the grassroots level. It aims to develop and scale local solutions that ease rural life and reduce the drudgery of rural households. The program provides a maximum financial grant of up to ₹4 lakhs to innovators for feasible projects. The selected projects are evaluated on a 100-point scale covering:
- Novelty (30 points): The uniqueness and originality of the innovation.
- Social Impact (30 points): The potential and actual impact on the local community, including inclusivity and societal benefit.
- Business Potential (20 points): The potential for commercialization, scalability, and economic sustainability.
- Feasibility and Implementation (10 points): The practicality of the innovation and ease of implementation.
- Environmental Sustainability (10 points): The innovation's impact on the environment.
Winners are required to set up a formal entity (proprietorships are not allowed) to receive the grant and are provided with support for entrepreneurial, product, and market development.
Eligibility
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Grant providers
Karnataka Digital Economy Mission (KDEM) The Karnataka Digital Economy Mission (KDEM) is a not-for-profit Section 8 organisation incorporated in December 2020, operating under the Department of Electronics, Information Technology, Biotechnology and Science & Technology (EITBT),…
Learn moreBenefits & Funding
- Amount
- Up to ₹4 Lakhs
- Fund type
- Grant
What You Get
Up to ₹4,00,000 grant plus incubation support for product and market development.
How to apply
Four steps from draft to disbursement — one action each.
- 1
Draft your application
Answer the form inside the grant tracker — AI drafts each response using your past answers, so you're not starting from a blank page.
- 2
Line up your documents
Keep every document from the checklist ready in one folder. Missing docs are the #1 reason applications get bounced.
- 3
Submit on the official portal
Use the official application link and verify all details before final submission.
- 4
Follow up
Reach out 5–7 days after submitting to confirm receipt and ask about the review timeline.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the maximum funding amount?
The program provides a maximum financial grant of up to ₹4 lakhs.
What are the eligibility criteria?
Applicant must be an Indian citizen and domicile of Karnataka. The innovation should not be part of any government initiative or have received prior funding from the Government of Karnataka or Government of India for the same project.
Do I need a registered company to apply?
No, but if selected as a winner you must set up a formal entity (e.g., LLP, Private Limited Company) to receive the grant. Proprietorships are not allowed.
Is the application currently open?
No, the 2025 call for applications has closed and is no longer accepting responses.
Sources
Data on this page is compiled from official program and provider references.
