Indian startups in Karnataka benefit from various government subsidies and support schemes aimed at encouraging youth entrepreneurship, especially for those who may not immediately offer substantial financial salaries.Key Karnataka government initiatives include:The Elevate 2025 Scheme offers grants up to ₹50 lakh to early-stage startups with no equity dilution. This grant supports technology innovation and employment generation, with mandatory incubation and mentorship ��.The Rajiv Gandhi Entrepreneurship Programme provides a monthly grant of ₹25,000 for one year to young innovators who quit jobs to pursue entrepreneurship. This stipend helps cover initial financial challenges and is combined with mentorship and access to innovation hubs ���.The Karnataka Startup Policy (2025–2030) has approved a ₹518 crore fund to support over 25,000 startups. It focuses on emerging technologies and social impact, providing access to finance, mentorship, incubation, and international market exposure, with a goal to create employment for youth through startups �.Additional schemes offer subsidized incubation seats, access to funding for proof of concept, prototype development, and participation in government-sponsored programs to enhance startup growth and employment opportunities for youth ���.

Hence, many startups in Karnataka can hire youth aspirants who may not initially receive fixed financial salaries but benefit from government subsidies, grants, mentorship, and ecosystem support designed to foster entrepreneurship and employment generation for young innovators ������.