Karnataka Digital Economy Mission

02/06/2026

Bengaluru continues to strengthen India’s ambitions through deep-tech talent, chip design expertise, and a growing innovation .

As Karnataka advances its role in the national and landscape, Bengaluru’s strength in design, engineering, embedded systems, and research is helping shape the future of advanced manufacturing across India.

With the support of industry partnerships, skilled talent, and policy-driven growth, is positioned to become a strategic engine for , , and supply-chain resilience.

For organizations exploring opportunities in Karnataka’s ecosystem, connect with the KDEM team:
* Ajay Krishnan – [email protected]
* Manjunath DC – [email protected]

02/06/2026

Delighted to witness the of the , & at Jain Heritage School, Belagavi - a significant step towards preparing our students for a by , innovation, and .

Our sincere appreciation to Ms. Rohini K and the entire Jain Heritage School leadership team for their vision and commitment to creating an environment where students can explore , , STEM learning, , and innovation from an early age.

It was encouraging to hear Deputy Commissioner Mohammed Roshan emphasize the importance of future-ready skills and the role educational institutions must play in shaping the next generation of innovators and technology leaders.

As part of Karnataka's Beyond Bengaluru vision, it is initiatives like these that will strengthen the from school classrooms to startups, , and industry. The journey towards building a technology ecosystem begins by inspiring , , and among young minds.

We are pleased to have been associated with this initiative and look forward to supporting more such efforts that students across with access to world-class learning opportunities.

Congratulations to Rohini K, the faculty, students, parents, and the entire Jain Heritage School community on this important milestone.

Venkatesh Deshpande
Cluster Manager – Hubballi-Dharwad-Belagavi & Data Center Lead
Karnataka Digital Economy Mission (KDEM)

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01/06/2026

Karnataka’s strength in is being shaped by the depth of its , the scale of its , and the state’s strong -led growth.

With nearly 50% of India’s talent based here, continues to lead the conversation on , , and .

This momentum reflects a larger vision - building a globally competitive where , , and come together to power India’s next phase of growth.

For organizations exploring opportunities in Karnataka’s ecosystem, connect with the KDEM team:
* Subha Mahata – [email protected]
* Nishchay Joseph – [email protected]

29/05/2026

Belagavi Cipherion is powering innovation with cutting-edge homegrown systems.

From safeguarding sensitive to advancing -resistant protection, these startups are shaping India’s secure future.

For , , or to explore in the connect with our KDEM's Beyond Bengaluru team:
* Venkatesh Deshpande – [email protected]
* Chetan Dixit – [email protected]

29/05/2026

DocketRun is revolutionizing industrial safety by integrating powered CCTV monitoring into factories, enabling real-time detection of fire, smoke, unsafe proximity, missing , and other .

Hubballi-based ensures smarter, safer, and more while creating jobs locally and expanding into . This initiative is an example of how creates impact across industries.

For , , or to explore in the connect with our KDEM's Beyond Bengaluru team:
* Venkatesh Deshpande – [email protected]
* Chetan Dixit – [email protected]

28/05/2026

Transforming India’s scrap sector, is organising fragmented operations into a structured, -driven ecosystem. From doorstep pickup to empowering collectors, it’s driving a cleaner, future.

28/05/2026

Belagavi-based is driving India’s indigenous , building a self-reliant, globally competitive . Through , , and strategic applications across , , and , they are creating , supporting , and reducing import dependence.

A true example of excellence shaping the future of and .

For , , or to explore in the connect with our KDEM's Beyond Bengaluru team:
* Venkatesh Deshpande – [email protected]
* Chetan Dixit – [email protected]

28/05/2026

Eid Mubarak!

Celebrating the spirit of and , we wish everyone continued and in both work and life.

25/05/2026

April marked a focused step forward for ’s startup and innovation ecosystem, with activity moving across , , , , and .

Key highlights from April:

1. students and founders engaged through the TEJAS Workshop in
2. attendees, , , and at
3. received for Cohort 2
4. attendees participated in Session 1
5. Strong focus on , , , , , and student-led innovation

The Department of Electronics, IT & BT also strengthened key ecosystem pathways through .0, the industry dialogue, collaboration with PayU, and the , creating stronger access to mentorship, funding, market visibility, and deeptech opportunities for Karnataka’s emerging startups.

These initiatives show how Karnataka is building both ends of the innovation pipeline - student-led ideas at the grassroots and sector-focused partnerships for startups ready to scale.

This is the next phase of - decentralised, sector-focused, and execution-driven.

22/05/2026

KDEM’s initiatives are creating platforms for entrepreneurs to connect, collaborate, and scale Beyond Bengaluru.

At the KDEM Annual Meet 2026, Mr Navneet G., Founder & CEO, Service GTD, shared his experience attending the event and the opportunities it brings.

* Networking with key across Karnataka
* Showcasing the growth potential of the
* Recognizing the value of government-industry initiatives in strengthening regional entrepreneurship

The event highlights how structured support and networking can drive the growth of startups across Karnataka, not just in metropolitan hubs.

Watch the full video to hear his perspective on KDEM’s role in fostering ecosystem growth.

For collaborations, partnerships, or to explore opportunities beyond Bengaluru, connect with the KDEM team:
- Chetan Dixit - [email protected]
- Varun M - [email protected]