The Karnataka government showcased 50 startup-developed innovations during the second day of the 28th edition of the Bengaluru Tech Summit, as part of its push to elevate the state as a frontier innovation hub. The reveal took place in the presence of IT Minister Priyank Kharge and senior government officials.
Innovations Spanning Deep Tech, Clean Tech and More
The selected solutions cut across sectors including IT/ITeS, agritech, medtech, cleantech, AI, IoT, cybersecurity, SaaS, R&D, gaming, animation and electronics system design and manufacturing (ESDM). Several of the startups showcased are incubated at government-supported facilities such as K-Tech Innovation Hubs, Centres of Excellence and incubators anchored by the Indian Institute of Science.
Regional Focus and Support Ecosystem
Among the innovators was eight-year-old Athvik Amith Kumar, who launched Zozo Connect, a digital business-card solution, highlighting the state’s inclusive innovation push. Most of the startups benefitted from seed-funding schemes and Proof-of-Concept grants under Karnataka’s flagship Idea2PoC programme, supported by industry bodies such as NASSCOM and India Electronics & Semiconductor Association (IESA).
Driving India’s Innovation and Startup Narrative
The government emphasised that these curated innovations represent the state’s efforts to build a robust innovation value-chain. With global supply-chain shifts underway, Karnataka is leveraging its startup ecosystem to position itself as a key player in deep-tech, digital infrastructure and manufacturing of the future.
Final Take
By spotlighting 50 high-potential startup innovations, Karnataka is reiterating its commitment to scaling early-stage technological breakthroughs. For startup founders, this signals tangible support from the government and access to credible platforms for growth and ecosystem integration.
