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Karnataka to create deep-tech innovation cluster in Bengaluru: IT-BT minister Kharge

Economic Times · 8m

Karnataka's IT-BT minister, Priyank Kharge, has revealed plans to propose a deep-tech innovation cluster in Bengaluru to support and nurture deep-tech startups. With the state budget for 2025 scheduled to be announced in March, Kharge has called for collaboration with the Karnataka Digital Economy Mission and NASSCOM to establish the cluster. He highlighted the thriving deep-tech ecosystem in Karnataka and emphasized that the state is ready to lead India's acceleration in deep tech. Kharge also expressed concerns about India's ranking on the Global Innovation Index and urged for improvements in intellectual property processes.