256 startups emerge as finalists in Karnataka’s ELEVATE NxT 2026
The Karnataka government has announced 256 finalists for its ELEVATE NxT 2026 program, which supports deep-tech startups with grants and mentorship. The initiative aims to foster innovation in sectors like AI, space tech, and clean tech across India.
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Government-backed startup accelerators are critical for scaling deep-tech innovation and economic development in emerging markets.
As many as 256 finalists emerged from ELEVATE NxT 2026, a flagship deep-tech startup support programme under the Local Economy Accelerator Program (LEAP) organised by the Department of Electronics, Information Technology and Biotechnology, Government of Karnataka.
The article is a standard report on government economic policy and startup support programs.
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