Beyond Bengaluru
Karnataka's Beyond Bengaluru Initiative
About Beyond Benagluru
The Beyond Bengaluru program of KDEM is spearheading the objective of proliferating the growth of the digital economy in clusters beyond Bangalore. This is done only for select identified clusters in the state by developing and facilitating a product-based ecosystem. Building a community of key industry players, entrepreneurs, start-up owners, academia, accelerators, and the student community, the Beyond Bengaluru program of KDEM is steering towards getting investments and generating employment in the State.
Our Aspirational goals
Cluster Information
Mysuru is an emerging cybersecurity cluster that excels in research, development, and innovation in cybersecurity. It is home to a robust ecosystem, attracting cybersecurity companies and professionals, and fostering a culture of knowledge exchange and collaboration.
KDEM plays a pivotal role in empowering Mysuru’s cybersecurity cluster. It facilitates technology investments, supports research initiatives, and nurtures cybersecurity startups. KDEM’s initiatives create a conducive environment for talent growth, industry collaboration, and the development of cutting-edge solutions, positioning Mysuru as a leading center for cybersecurity excellence.
IT, ITeS & BPM
Engineering Electrical & Electronics
Pharma & Biotech
Automotive
Agri & Food
Other Players
15+
Renowned Engineering Colleges
~40,000
100%
~30,000
~25,000
~19,000
- Total availability of plug & play infrastructure: 1,00,000 sq.ft
- Total Availability of co-working spaces: ~350+
- Upcoming facilities: Approx 20,000 sq.ft of facility 'Global Technology Centre' under construction
– JSS Science and Technology University, Mysuru
– The National Institute of Engineering
– Sri Jayachamarajendra College of Engineering
– NIE Institute of Technology (NIEIT)
– Vidyavardhaka College of Engineering
– University of Mysuru
– Mysore College of Engineering & Management MYCEM
– Vidya Vikas Institute Of Engineering And Technology
– Maharaja Institute of Technology Mysore
– Mysuru Royal Institute of Technology (MRIT)
Mangaluru has emerged as a vibrant fintech cluster, driving innovation and digital transformation in financial services. It offers a fertile ground for fintech startups, fostering entrepreneurship, and promoting financial inclusion and digital banking solutions.
KDEM actively supports Mangaluru’s fintech cluster by providing access to capital, mentorship, and networking opportunities. Through targeted initiatives, KDEM nurtures fintech startups, facilitates collaborations with industry players, and promotes the development of innovative solutions. This support enables Mangaluru to establish itself as a thriving hub for fintech advancements and economic growth.
IT, ITeS & BPM
Engineering & Manufacturing
Pharma & Biotech
Automotive
Agri & Food
Other Players
20+
Renowned Engineering Colleges
15+
Medical & Dental Colleges
60,000
Engineering & Degree College Students
~12,000
~10,000
~10,000
Application Development & Maintenance
- Total availability of Plug & Play Infrastructure: 3,35,000 sq.ft
- Total availability of Co-working spaces: ~500+
- Upcoming facilities: Approx 4,50,000 sq.ft under construction (3-4 IT Parks)
– A J Institute of Technology
– Alva’s Institute of Engineering & Technology
– St Joseph Engineering College
– Canara Engineering College
– SDM Institute of Technology, Ujire
– Mangalore Institute of Technology and Engineeering
– Moodalkatte Institute of Technology, Kundapur
– Sahyadri College of Engineering and Management
– NITK, Surathkal
– Yenopoya Institute of Technology
Hubballi-Dharwad-Belagavi is an emerging cluster for AI, ML, IoT, and advanced manufacturing. It offers a conducive ecosystem for startups and businesses, fostering innovation, and driving technological advancements.
KDEM plays a crucial role in enabling the growth of the Hubballi-Dharwad-Belagavi cluster. It facilitates access to resources, infrastructure, and skill development programs. KDEM’s collaborative efforts bring together industry leaders, researchers, and entrepreneurs, fostering a culture of innovation, driving economic growth, and positioning the cluster as a hub for emerging technologies in Karnataka.
IT, ITeS & BPM
Engineering Electrical & Electronics
Pharma & Biotech
Automotive
Agri & Food
Other Players
10+
~35,000
43
127
49
~11,000 - 14,000
~20,000 - 30,000
- About 0.5 million sq.ft of shared space (includes bare shell & plug & play infrastructure)
- Total availability of Co-working spaces: ~400+
Hubballi-Dharwad
– KLE’s KLE Institute of Technology, Hubli
– Jain College of Engineering & Technology, Hubli
– B.V. B. College of Engineering and Technology, Hubli
– Rai Tech University, Hubli
– A.g.m Rural College Of Engineering And Technology
– Indian Institute Of Technology, Dharwad
– Indian Institute Of Information Technology, Dharwad
– KLE Technological University
– Tippu Shaheed Institute Of Technology Hubli
Belgaum
– S.G Balekundri Institute of Technology, Belgaum
– KLE’s KLE College of Engineering and Technology,Chikkodi, Belgaum Dist.
– Angadi Institute of Technology & Management , Belagaum
– K.L.S. Gogte Institute of Technology, Belgaum
– Jain College Of Engineering
– Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU)
– Hirasugar Institute of Technology
– KLE Deemed University
– KLE Dr. M.S. Sheshgiri College of Engineering and Technology
Initiatives
The Beyond Bengaluru Start-Up Grid leverages the advantages of the networks across different stages of the start-ups. These networks enable you to access inputs and relevant business-related information to build on. By accessing the mentor groups across the board: areas like HR, Legal, R&D, Accounting services, Marketing & Branding experts, upcoming start-ups in the grid can leverage the network for business strategy. Similarly, access to the associated R&D Labs can link the start-ups to our network for knowledge and funds.
Cluster Support
Start-ups get to be a part of the KDEM Knowledge Dissemination Series wherein the Industry anchors from the Beyond Bengaluru clusters share insights on their respective entrepreneurial journeys. Moreover, these knowledge series will also consist of discussions across the themes like technology, platforms, product development, funding pitch, domain-specific bytes for cyber-security, fintech, agri-tech and so on.
This contains the compiled information of various funds/projects from the Central Government, State Government, universities, and other institutions under the start-up promotion. This will facilitate the start-ups in the Beyond Bengaluru Start-Up Grid in exploring institutional assistance.
This program connects you to the colleges and institutions in our network, with whom you can collaborate in terms of ideas and knowledge and hire talent commensurate to the industry requirements. consequatur.
This program is an idea exchange between startups that are a member of the grid. This is a novel initiative wherein entrepreneurs will be grooming entrepreneurs in terms of providing learnings on entrepreneurship.
A fund-raising semi-annual road show for all members of the grid to pitch their ideas to the VCs.
grooming entrepreneurs in terms of providing learnings on entrepreneurship.
Product packs
Mysuru Product pack
Mangaluru Product pack
Hubballi Product pack
Get in Touch
Our Aspirational goals
Quotes from Leaders
Narendra Modi
Prime Minister of India
Clusters
The Beyond Bengaluru Start-Up Grid leverages the advantages of the networks across different stages of the start-ups. These networks enable you to access inputs and relevant business-related information to build on. By accessing the mentor groups across the board: areas like HR, Legal, R&D, Accounting services, Marketing & Branding experts, upcoming start-ups in the grid can leverage the network for business strategy. Similarly, access to the associated R&D Labs can link the start-ups to our network for knowledge and funds.
Mysuru is an emerging cybersecurity cluster that excels in research, development, and innovation in cybersecurity. It is home to a robust ecosystem, attracting cybersecurity companies and professionals, and fostering a culture of knowledge exchange and collaboration.
KDEM plays a pivotal role in empowering Mysuru’s cybersecurity cluster. It facilitates technology investments, supports research initiatives, and nurtures cybersecurity startups. KDEM’s initiatives create a conducive environment for talent growth, industry collaboration, and the development of cutting-edge solutions, positioning Mysuru as a leading center for cybersecurity excellence.
IT, ITeS & BPM
Engineering Electrical & Electronics
Pharma & Biotech
Automotive
Agri & Food
Other Players
15+
Renowned Engineering Colleges
~40,000
100%
~30,000
~25,000
~19,000
- Total availability of plug & play infrastructure: 1,00,000 sq.ft
- Total Availability of co-working spaces: ~350+
- Upcoming facilities: Approx 20,000 sq.ft of facility 'Global Technology Centre' under construction
– JSS Science and Technology University, Mysuru
– The National Institute of Engineering
– Sri Jayachamarajendra College of Engineering
– NIE Institute of Technology (NIEIT)
– Vidyavardhaka College of Engineering
– University of Mysuru
– Mysore College of Engineering & Management MYCEM
– Vidya Vikas Institute Of Engineering And Technology
– Maharaja Institute of Technology Mysore
– Mysuru Royal Institute of Technology (MRIT)
Mangaluru has emerged as a vibrant fintech cluster, driving innovation and digital transformation in financial services. It offers a fertile ground for fintech startups, fostering entrepreneurship, and promoting financial inclusion and digital banking solutions.
KDEM actively supports Mangaluru’s fintech cluster by providing access to capital, mentorship, and networking opportunities. Through targeted initiatives, KDEM nurtures fintech startups, facilitates collaborations with industry players, and promotes the development of innovative solutions. This support enables Mangaluru to establish itself as a thriving hub for fintech advancements and economic growth.
IT, ITeS & BPM
Engineering & Manufacturing
Pharma & Biotech
Automotive
Agri & Food
Other Players
20+
Renowned Engineering Colleges
15+
Medical & Dental Colleges
60,000
Engineering & Degree College Students
~12,000
~10,000
~10,000
Application Development & Maintenance
- Total availability of Plug & Play Infrastructure: 3,35,000 sq.ft
- Total availability of Co-working spaces: ~500+
- Upcoming facilities: Approx 4,50,000 sq.ft under construction (3-4 IT Parks)
– A J Institute of Technology
– Alva’s Institute of Engineering & Technology
– St Joseph Engineering College
– Canara Engineering College
– SDM Institute of Technology, Ujire
– Mangalore Institute of Technology and Engineeering
– Moodalkatte Institute of Technology, Kundapur
– Sahyadri College of Engineering and Management
– NITK, Surathkal
– Yenopoya Institute of Technology
Hubballi-Dharwad-Belagavi is an emerging cluster for AI, ML, IoT, and advanced manufacturing. It offers a conducive ecosystem for startups and businesses, fostering innovation, and driving technological advancements.
KDEM plays a crucial role in enabling the growth of the Hubballi-Dharwad-Belagavi cluster. It facilitates access to resources, infrastructure, and skill development programs. KDEM’s collaborative efforts bring together industry leaders, researchers, and entrepreneurs, fostering a culture of innovation, driving economic growth, and positioning the cluster as a hub for emerging technologies in Karnataka.
IT, ITeS & BPM
Engineering Electrical & Electronics
Pharma & Biotech
Automotive
Agri & Food
Other Players
10+
~35,000
43
127
49
~11,000 - 14,000
~20,000 - 30,000
- About 0.5 million sq.ft of shared space (includes bare shell & plug & play infrastructure)
- Total availability of Co-working spaces: ~400+
Hubballi-Dharwad
– KLE’s KLE Institute of Technology, Hubli
– Jain College of Engineering & Technology, Hubli
– B.V. B. College of Engineering and Technology, Hubli
– Rai Tech University, Hubli
– A.g.m Rural College Of Engineering And Technology
– Indian Institute Of Technology, Dharwad
– Indian Institute Of Information Technology, Dharwad
– KLE Technological University
– Tippu Shaheed Institute Of Technology Hubli
Belgaum
– S.G Balekundri Institute of Technology, Belgaum
– KLE’s KLE College of Engineering and Technology,Chikkodi, Belgaum Dist.
– Angadi Institute of Technology & Management , Belagaum
– K.L.S. Gogte Institute of Technology, Belgaum
– Jain College Of Engineering
– Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU)
– Hirasugar Institute of Technology
– KLE Deemed University
– KLE Dr. M.S. Sheshgiri College of Engineering and Technology
Resources
Events
Product packs
Mysuru Product pack
The Mysuru Product pack focusses on Mysuru as the happiest city and on key areas which include the advantages of Mysuru and the 5 strong pillars which include policy enablers, startup landscape, cultural and social capital, talent pool and infrastructureÂ
Mangaluru Product pack
The Mangaluru Product pack highlights on Mangaluru as the port city with intellectual capital involving the city highlights and the strategies being adopted for setting up IT ecosystems, IT Parks, and to incentivize companies to move/set up centres in Mangaluru by taking advantage of presence of prominent incubation centres and IT SEZ and tech parks and the talks on the success stories of companies already set up in MysuruÂ
Hubballi Product pack
Flagship Events in the Clusters
Mangaluru Technovanza
MoU's
