Startup Mitra is IESA's dedicated engine for India's Electronics & Semiconductor startups — helping in your growth journey by connecting with investors, mentors, government schemes, and a community that moves as fast as you do.
Structured guidance to take you from prototype to market — product-market fit, go-to-market strategy, and scale-up playbooks tailored to ESDM.
Curated introductions to angels, VCs, corporate partners, and potential clients who understand the semiconductor and electronics landscape.
One-on-one guidance from IESA's network of 450+ industry veterans spanning chip design, PCB manufacturing, embedded systems, IoT, and other areas.
Support for MeitY (DLI, PLI) and State Government schemes.
Access IESA's flagship events, partner events, chapter meetups, webinars, and an exclusive founder community to build relationships that matter.
Apply and become part of IESA Startup ecosystem, submit your profile and challenges.
Get paired with 1 or 2 domain specific mentors from IESA’s expert roster.
Pitch at curated investor sessions, IESA Conclave events, and industry summits. Warm intros to corporate teams and channel partners.
Navigate government incentives and special schemes (Central and State Governments).
Our mentors are practitioners — founders, CEOs, and domain experts who've built, scaled, and exited businesses in the sector.
Central and State governments offer various grants and special incentives to promote ESDM ecosystem to make India a Semiconductor nation.
Companies involved in Information Technology, Biotechnology, Electronic System Design and Manufacturing, Animation, Gaming, Visual Effects, and comics are eligible to register with the Karnataka Innovation and Technology Society (KITS). To avail the incentives and concessions, register yourself.
Register Now| Sl. No | Incentive Schemes and Forms | Download |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Capital Subsidy For KESDM Companies | ↓ Download |
| 2 | Exemption From Stamp Duty | ↓ Download |
| 3 | Interest Subsidy Schemes For KESDM Startups and MSMEs | ↓ Download |
| 4 | International Marketing Incentive | ↓ Download |
| 5 | Patent Registration Incentive | ↓ Download |
| 6 | PF / ESI Incentive for KESDM Startups and MSMEs | ↓ Download |
| 7 | Power Tariff Concession | ↓ Download |
| 8 | R&D Grant For KESDM Companies | ↓ Download |
| 9 | Reimbursement of Land Conversion Fee | ↓ Download |
| 10 | Reimbursement of Prototyping Costs For KESDM Startups and MSMEs | ↓ Download |
| 11 | Reimbursement of Quality Certification Costs For KESDM Startups and MSMEs | ↓ Download |
| 12 | Subsidy For Setting up ETP | ↓ Download |
| 13 | Concessional Registration Charges | ↓ Download |
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