Karnataka Startup Advancement Programme

Advancement programmes are instrumental in guiding startups through various stages of growth within entrepreneurial ecosystems. These programmes offer a range of resources, including mentorship, funding access, and tailored education, designed to steer startups from their early phases towards sustainable scalability.

Karnataka, recognized as India's foremost biotech hub, hosts a significant 60% of the nation's biotech industries. The state's commitment to fostering innovation and technology is evident through initiatives harnessing the wealth of talent, especially in biotechnology field.

In line with Karnataka's thriving biotech landscape, C-CAMP, along with the support from Department of IT, BT, and S&T, Government of Karnataka, has introduced the Karnataka Startup Advancement Programme (K-SAP). This initiative directly aligns with the state's dedication to nurturing startups, aiming to propel them towards success and longevity within the dynamic entrepreneurial environment.

 

K-SAP programme is an integrated, structured, comprehensive deep-dive mentorship programme that provides mentorship, knowledge and network access to life sciences startups early on in their entrepreneurial journey and aims to jumpstart and accelerate their idea-to-market trajectory.

• To meaningfully engage and work closely with life sciences startups from Karnataka to increase their chances of success
• To enable startups achieve faster traction in their key milestones

• Lateral entry seed fund opportunities of up to 1Cr INR from C-CAMP
• Access to specialised C-CAMP services at subsidized rates
• Participation in international partner forums
• Networking through the alumni community
• Demo Day with investment opportunities