Stoicheiodis Scientia is proud to announce that we have been selected for the prestigious ELEVATE Grant-in-Aid Scheme by IT & BT Department, Government of Karnataka, recognizing our innovative deep-tech engineering solutions.
Our path to this achievement has been one of perseverance and continuous improvement. A year ago, we narrowly missed securing the grant during the Grand Finale. However, the feedback we received during that stage proved invaluable. We took criticism constructively, refined our approach, strengthened our work, and continued striving towards our goal. Today, we are honored to have achieved this milestone in 2025.
For a completely bootstrapped deep-tech startup like Stoicheiodis Scientia, the ELEVATE Grant represents much more than an award. It provides us with the opportunity to further refine our ideas and execute them with the right financial and institutional support. This support will play a crucial role in accelerating our research, development, and innovation efforts.
The ELEVATE (Idea2PoC) Program is a flagship initiative by the Government of Karnataka that supports innovative startups across the state. The program enables entrepreneurs to validate their ideas, develop proof of concept, and scale their solutions by providing financial assistance, mentorship, and access to a strong innovation ecosystem.
We sincerely thank the Government of Karnataka and Shri Priyank M. Kharge, Honorable Minister for IT & BT, for creating initiatives that empower startups and foster innovation within the state.
Gratitude to Mentors & Partners
We are deeply grateful to our mentors and partner institutions who have supported us throughout this journey. Our sincere thanks to mentors at Central Manufacturing Technology Institute (CMTI) — Dr. Nagahanumaiah, Krishna Rathod, and Manjunath Madikeri; Bangalore Bioinnovation Centre — Dr. Mohamed Adil A.A and Dilip Shankar; B.M.S. College of Engineering BIG Foundation — Dr. H. N. Suma, Abhishek Mahesh, Appaji, Savithri Bhat, and Dr. Y. K. Suneetha; and IIM Calcutta Innovation Park, especially Gaurav Kapoor, for their continuous guidance and encouragement.
Team Dedication
Finally, we extend our appreciation to our dedicated team — Subhash Chandra, Ajay S N, Omkar Sugate, Sharath M. Shet, and Hemanth Sunkara — whose effort, commitment, and perseverance over the past year have helped us grow and reach this milestone.
Looking Forward
As we move forward, this support strengthens our commitment to pushing the boundaries of innovation and contributing to the advancement of deep-tech solutions from India.