VergeCloud and the Karnataka Digital Economy Mission have launched the Dhruva programme to provide cloud infrastructure credits to Indian startups [1, 2].
This initiative aims to lower the barrier to entry for emerging companies by providing the technical resources necessary to scale operations and secure data without the immediate burden of high overhead costs.
The programme offers a total value of Rs 5 crore in cloud infrastructure credits [1]. These resources are targeted toward more than 1,100 startups across India [1]. By providing these credits, the collaboration intends to enhance the overall scalability, and security of the Indian startup ecosystem [1, 2].
Startups from all over the country are eligible to apply for the credits. The support is designed to help companies leverage cloud technology to grow their user bases and protect their digital assets more effectively [1, 2].
Eligible businesses must submit their applications by June 30, 2026 [1]. The partnership between VergeCloud and the Karnataka Digital Economy Mission reflects a strategic effort to bolster the digital economy within the region and beyond.
“The programme offers a total value of Rs 5 crore in cloud infrastructure credits”
The Dhruva programme represents a targeted effort to reduce the operational costs of cloud computing for early-stage companies. By subsidizing infrastructure through the Karnataka Digital Economy Mission, the initiative seeks to accelerate the digital transformation of the Indian startup sector, potentially increasing the number of viable tech competitors capable of scaling their services globally.
