Top 10 Incentives Karnataka Offers for Setting Up Your GCC in 2025

Introduction

In 2024, Karnataka unveiled its groundbreaking Global Capability Centre (GCC) Policy 2024–2029, accelerating its evolution as India’s top destination for corporate innovation and delivery. If you’re planning to establish or expand a Global Capability Center in Karnataka in 2025, here are the Top 10 Karnataka GCC incentives you must leverage with Sansovi as your go‑to GCC-as-a-Service partner for seamless execution.

1. Internship Stipend Reimbursement

• Incentive: 50% reimbursement of apprenticeship/internship stipends for 20,000 interns/year
• Why it matters: Incentivizes companies to build homegrown talent pipelines
• Sansovi advantage: We design internship programs, helping GCCs access funding while nurturing future tech leaders.

2. Skilling Expense Support

• Incentive: 20% reimbursement on upskilling costs up to ₹36,000 per graduate, ₹18,000 per diploma holder, capped at 100 employees or 15% of workforce
• Business benefit: Enhances capabilities in AI, cybersecurity, cloud and analytics
• Sansovi edge: We curate bespoke training and certify programs aligned to these grants.

3. Innovation Lab & CoE Grants

• Incentive:
  • Bengaluru: up to 40% of capex, max ₹5 crore
  • Beyond Bengaluru cities: up to 75% of capex, max ₹3 crore
• Strategic value: Enables GCCs to set up cutting-edge R&D facilities
• Sansovi support: Facilitates lab setup, proposal strategy, and fund release delivering future‑ready innovation hubs.

4. GCC Lab Access for Startups

• Incentive: 100% reimbursement (max ₹40 lakh) for startups using GCC-owned tech labs for at least 6 months
• Why this matters: Encourages partnerships with deep-tech startups
• Sansovi role: We broker partnerships with startups, unlocking funding and collaborative advantage.

5. Rental Assistance Beyond Bengaluru

• Incentive: 50% rent reimbursement (up to ₹2 crore) for GCCs with 100+ employees in tier‑2/3 cities
• Opportunity: Expansion in Mysuru, Mangaluru, Tumakuru, Hubballi‑Dharwad, etc. with minimal real estate cost
• Sansovi edge: We scout ideal properties, negotiate, and manage rentals to optimize subsidies.

6. EPF Contribution Reimbursement

• Incentive: ₹3,000/month per employee EPF support for 2 years for GCCs beyond Bengaluru (100+ staff)
• Impact: Cuts labor costs significantly
• Sansovi solution: Manages hiring, payroll, and ensures seamless fund claims.

7. Telecom & Internet Subsidies

• Incentive: 25% reimbursement of internet expenses (max ₹12 lakh/yr for 3 yrs) in outside‑Bengaluru locations
• Business impact: Reduces recurring connectivity outlays
• Sansovi support: We handle vendor selection, procurement, and expense tracking for subsidy eligibility.

8. Electricity Duty Reimbursement

• Incentive: 100% reimbursement of electricity duty with option to use industrial tariffs
• Value: Substantial operational cost savings, especially for tech-heavy GCCs
• Sansovi role: Coordinates with utilities and ensures tariff transition is eligible under policy.

9. Patent & Quality Certification Support

• Incentive: 50% reimbursement on domestic patent filing fees (up to ₹3 lakh) plus up to 80% quality-certification fee support (₹8 lakh cap) for GCCs beyond Bengaluru
• Importance: Protects IP and ensures global-standard certifications
• Sansovi advantage: We coordinate patent attorneys and cert agencies to fully leverage schemes.

10. Fast-Track Regulatory Approvals

• Incentive: Single‑window facilitation for infrastructure approvals within 30–45 working days, including power, connectivity, property tax rebates
• Why it matters: Speeds up GTM timeline
• Sansovi role: We manage filings, liaise with government, and provide live updates on approvals.

Why Karnataka GCC Incentives Matter in 2025

• Scale: Karnataka aims to add 500 new GCCs (total 1,000 by 2029), generating 350,000 jobs and contributing $50 billion to the economy
• Decentralization: Strong focus on tier‑2/3 cities beyond Bengaluru
• Innovation-first approach: AI CoE, ₹100 crore AI Skilling Fund, support to deep‑tech

How Sansovi Streamlines Your GCC Setup in Karnataka

1. End-to-end compliance: We claim all incentives – skilling, labs, EPF, rent, power, connectivity
2. Site selection & real estate: We choose tier‑2 hubs to maximize financial benefits
3. Talent acquisition & training: Structured programs tie directly to policy reimbursements
4. Lab & R&D integration: We enable GCC-lab/startup alignment to secure full-capex grants
5. Regulatory facilitation: Liaising with single-window cell ensures smooth implementation

Conclusion

Karnataka’s GCC Policy 2024–2029 brings transformative benefits in 2025 from funding innovation labs, subsidies, and skilling to regulatory ease and IP support. With the state targeting 1,000 GCCs, there’s never been a better time to invest.

By partnering with Sansovi, you not only gain a deep‑tech innovation partner but also ensure every incentive is fully captured and operationalized fast-tracking your GCC’s roadmap.

Connect with Sansovi today to explore how you can launch or expand your GCC in Karnataka with maximum incentive advantage.