Karnataka unveils India's first quantum ecosystem mapKarnataka became the first state in India to unveil a comprehensive Quantum Ecosystem Map. The Science & Technology minister N S Boseraju s...
15 Apr, 2026, 11.27 PM IST
Patent application filings in India rise 30.2% to 1.43 lakh in 2025-26: GoyalIndia's patent filings reached a historic high of over 1.43 lakh in FY 2025-26, a 30.2% jump. Domestic innovators led this surge, with Tami...
12 Apr, 2026, 03.57 PM IST
Karnataka eyes deeptech push, expansion beyond Bengaluru to drive next startup waveSpeaking at the eighth meeting of Karnataka’s Startup Vision Group, chairman Prashant Prakash said future momentum will depend on emerging ...
07 Apr, 2026, 08.27 PM IST
Karnataka most preferred hub for tech startups, says IT/BT minister Priyank KhargeThe state IT/BT minister’s X post comes ahead of the release of a joint report by Nasscom and Zinnov, highlighting strong momentum in India...
26 Mar, 2026, 10.27 PM IST
Karnataka eyes Japan partnership for smart city solutions in BengaluruKarnataka is set to partner with Japan for smart city development in Bengaluru. Japanese firms will help design and implement solutions for...
18 Mar, 2026, 09.46 PM IST
Karnataka taps Japan for Bengaluru smart city developmentKarnataka plans to explore collaboration with Japan on smart city initiatives in Bengaluru. The proposed model will enable Japanese compani...
18 Mar, 2026, 09.11 PM IST
Karnataka leads India's AI race, says IT/BT minister Priyank KhargeKharge also attended a US-India Business Council roundtable on tech and investment ties, met Finnish MP Timo Harakka to discuss AI and deep...
18 Feb, 2026, 09.46 PM IST
Portuguese tech companies meet Karnataka startups to explore AI, robotics partnershipsThe interaction took place at the Global Innovation Alliance (GIA) - Portugal Edition, on Tuesday.
20 Jan, 2026, 09.54 PM IST
146 startups get Rs 38 crore grant under Karnataka govt's Elevate programmeElevate provides a one-time grant-in-aid of up to Rs 50 lakhs to start-ups recognised under this programme. In addition, they are given men...
17 Jan, 2026, 10.06 PM IST
Karnataka govt launches LEAP programmes to strengthen tech, innovation hubsLEAP aims to support innovation from ideation to commercialisation and empower start-ups across the technology and innovation ecosystem. Le...
19 Nov, 2025, 05.39 PM IST
Karnataka cabinet clears Rs 518 crore Startup Policy; to support 25,000 startups in AI, blockchainThis includes 10,000 startups beyond Bengaluru to promote equitable growth in the state. The state's IT-BT minister, Priyank Kharge, said t...
06 Nov, 2025, 10.12 PM IST
Karnataka government selects 101 startups under Elevate, offers Rs 25 crore in seed fundingSo far, since its inception, the programme under the IT-BT department has disbursed Rs 249 crore, aiding 1,084 startups. A quarter of them ...
26 Mar, 2025, 08.38 PM IST
Karnataka launches Elevate and KAN to support startupsElevate 2024 will provide grants of up to Rs 50 lakhs per startup, along with extensive support and access to venture capital networks. KAN...
29 Oct, 2024, 07.32 PM IST
12 startups picked by Karnataka government for Rs 3.18-cr booster shotThe enterprises have been selected on the grounds of application of the technology, practicality, feasibility and innovation
29 Jun, 2017, 09.43 AM IST
State allots Rs 2.5 cr for original ideas in animationIT minister Priyank Kharge said: “The grant is aimed to encourage local and original ideas from across the state and put them before the gl...
15 May, 2017, 02.39 PM IST
Karnataka Government grants Rs 10.70 crore to 26 startups in BioTech sectorThe 26 winners of the Idea2PoC (proof of concept) received cheques ranging upto Rs 50 lakh (each) in the first tranche from IT, BT & Touris...
09 May, 2017, 05.30 PM IST
Karnataka plans allocating Rs 10 crore to agriculture innovation startupsA budget of Rs 10 crore has been allocated for agriculture innovation startups which will be allocated in May to selected startups, Priyank...
29 Apr, 2017, 09.58 PM IST