Organization · Incubator
Elevate2018
Elevate2018 is an initiative by the Government of Karnataka aimed at supporting technology-based startups through funding and mentorship. It provides a platform for the top 100 startups in the state to access significant government funds.
Overview
What Elevate2018 does
What Elevate2018 is
Elevate2018 is an initiative by the Government of Karnataka aimed at supporting technology-based startups through funding and mentorship. It provides a platform for the top 100 startups in the state to access significant government funds.
How it participates in the startup ecosystem
The current public profile supports funder and program host capabilities. Each capability below is shown separately so organization identity and role-specific information do not get conflated.
Operational profile
Organization status and context
Organization status describes the entity itself. Funding and program availability appear within the relevant capability profile.
- Operational status
- Active
- Organization type
- Incubator
- Structured capabilities
- Funder · Program host
- Last reviewed
- April 11, 2026
What Incubator means
An incubator is a support environment for turning a nascent idea or early company into a startup that is more ready for customers, funding, or an accelerator.
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Capability profile
Elevate2018 as a funder
Investment thesis
Elevate2018 aims to foster a vibrant startup ecosystem in Karnataka by supporting new ventures, particularly those led by young and women entrepreneurs, through resources and guidance.
Focus narrative
Elevate2018 focuses on nurturing startups across various sectors, including technology and innovation. It provides funding, mentorship, and access to resources for startups at different stages of development. The initiative emphasizes support for women entrepreneurs and aims to create an inclusive environment for all startups in Karnataka.
Focus and fit
- Stages
- Friends and Family · Angel · Accelerator · Pre-seed · Seed · Seed+
- Regions
- Asia
Availability
- Currently deploying
- Yes
Capability profile
Elevate2018 as a program host
Program thesis
Elevate2018 is an initiative under the Karnataka government aimed at fostering a startup ecosystem in the state, particularly supporting new ventures led by young entrepreneurs.
Focus narrative
Elevate2018 focuses on nurturing startups across various sectors, including technology and innovation. It provides funding, mentorship, and access to resources for startups at different stages of development. The initiative emphasizes support for women entrepreneurs and aims to create an inclusive environment for all startups in Karnataka.
Value and support
Elevate2018 offers several programs and funding schemes, including the Vriddhi Scheme for funding, Elevate Women to support women entrepreneurs, Idea2Poc for innovative ideas, and the Grand Challenge for encouraging innovative solutions. It also provides newsletters, webinars, and training sessions to support startups.
Availability
- Application state
- Not published
Focus and fit
- Regions
- Asia
Common questions
What to know about Elevate2018
Upseed classifies Elevate2018 under the Incubator organization type. Its current public profile includes funder and program host capabilities.
Source and update disclosure
Know what this page is based on
Source basis
Public organization and program material, official websites, and structured Upseed records.
Last reviewed
April 11, 2026
Known limits
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