Mangaluru Cluster · Government of Karnataka
Karnataka Acceleration Network (KAN) — Cohort 3
Accelerate · Connect · Scale. A flagship startup acceleration programme by the Government of Karnataka and KDEM — mentorship, market access and investor readiness for growth-stage startups (TRL 5–9).
Shine Foundation
Astra, UAS
Derbi
Ginserv
Jain Launchpad
SFAL
STEP
TIE Bengaluru
TIE Hubli
TIE Mangaluru
TIE Mysuru
Shine Foundation
Astra, UAS
Derbi
Ginserv
Jain Launchpad
SFAL
STEP
TIE Bengaluru
TIE Hubli
TIE Mangaluru
TIE Mysuru
Two cohorts. One acceleration story.
KAN keeps building on what worked. Explore the current cohort and the previous one without losing the thread.
The current Mangaluru cohort.
KAN Cohort 3 is open to Karnataka-registered, tech-enabled startups ready to move from early traction to a stronger growth story. The programme combines structure, mentorship and real market exposure.
- 4 structured growth modules
- Weekly mentorship and milestone reviews
- Local market pilots with partners
- Investor readiness and Demo Day
What is KAN?
A flagship startup acceleration program by the Government of Karnataka and KDEM, designed to help early-stage startups scale faster through mentorship, market access and investor readiness.
Built to help you scale faster
Shortens the time from idea to traction to scale
Provides structured guidance from industry experts
Opens doors to market pilots, investors and government networks
Strengthens regional startup ecosystems
Everything you need to grow
Expert Mentorship
1:1 sessions + group workshops with seasoned leaders to help you grow.
Growth Modules
Comprehensive modules on strategy, finance, and scaling operations.
Market Access
Opportunities to pilot your solutions with industry and government.
Investor Bootcamp
Get investor-ready with curated connects and Demo Day preparation.
Workspace Access
Access premium incubation facilities across Karnataka.
How the Program Runs in Mangaluru
Delivered by SHINE Foundation under KDEM guidelines — covering strategy, validation, Go-To-Market and scale pathways.
Dedicated mentors track progress, identify gaps and support founders through milestone completion.
Startups get access to customers, partner institutions, and early validation opportunities in the Mangaluru region.
Pitch coaching, financial refinement, curated investor connects and Demo Day preparation.
Monthly updates are submitted to KDEM on progress, milestones and financial utilization.
Participating startups get access to premium workspaces, labs, and facilities in Mangaluru.