Karnataka's IT/BT department on Wednesday concluded Elevate Nxt 2026, its flagship deeptech startup support programme, with 256 startups shortlisted as finalists from 983 applicants. The final winners will be selected among these 256 startups.
The department said the programme, which expanded its scope nationally this year, invited applications from deeptech startups across India, building on the Elevate initiative that has supported early-stage startups in Karnataka for nearly a decade.