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Karnataka Digital Economy Mission (KDEM), Government of Karnataka

Karnataka Acceleration Network (KAN) — Cohort 3

Runs a six-month accelerator for Karnataka startups with mentorship and investor access.

Between cyclesKarnataka Digital Economy Mission (KDEM), Government of KarnatakaIndia
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Selected startups go through modules on cohort readiness, business strategy, market validation, customer acquisition and investment readiness over roughly six months, with mentorship, workspace access and market linkages from the assigned accelerator partner. The program ends in a demo day where startups pitch to investors; Cohort 3 runs November 2026 to May 2027 and applications for it are open.

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KAN is open to growth-stage startups based in Karnataka across any sector, matched to one of six regional accelerator partners across Bengaluru, Mysuru, Mangaluru and Hubballi-Dharwad-Belagavi. It is not restricted to a single technology vertical, though partner hubs lean toward deep tech, med-tech, AI and agritech.

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