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Karnataka Makes a Push for the Future by Focussing on IT Hardware
What is Sarvam AI? Everything You Need to Know About India’s Voice-First Startup
Founded in 2023, Sarvam AI is developing full-stack generative AI models designed for India’s linguistic diversity. Led by Dr. Vivek Raghavan and Dr. Pratyush Kumar, the Bengaluru-based company focuses on multilingual LLMs, voice technologies and sovereign AI infrastructure, aiming to deliver scalable, India-centric solutions across sectors.
What is Sarvam AI? Everything You Need to Know About India’s Voice-First Startup
Founded in 2023, Sarvam AI is developing full-stack generative AI models designed for India’s linguistic diversity. Led by Dr. Vivek Raghavan and Dr. Pratyush Kumar, the Bengaluru-based company focuses on multilingual LLMs, voice technologies and sovereign AI infrastructure, aiming to deliver scalable, India-centric solutions across sectors.
India Semiconductor Mission 2.0 gets Rs 1,000 crore budget allocation, to boost domestic chip manufacturing
The Union Budget 2026-27 marked a decisive moment for India’s technology ambitions with the announcement of India Semiconductor Mission 2.0.The new phase signals a clear policy push to deepen domestic semiconductor capabilities, as chips underpin every critical digital and industrial system. ISM 2.0 will focus on producing semiconductor equipment and materials in India, designing full-stack Indian semiconductor intellectual property, and fortifying both domestic and global supply chains.A provision of Rs. 1,000 crore has been made for ISM 2.0 for FY 2026-27, with a strong emphasis on industry-led research and training centres to drive technology development and create a future-ready skilled workforce.
India Semiconductor Mission 2.0 gets Rs 1,000 crore budget allocation, to boost domestic chip manufacturing
The Union Budget 2026-27 marked a decisive moment for India’s technology ambitions with the announcement of India Semiconductor Mission 2.0.The new phase signals a clear policy push to deepen domestic semiconductor capabilities, as chips underpin every critical digital and industrial system. ISM 2.0 will focus on producing semiconductor equipment and materials in India, designing full-stack Indian semiconductor intellectual property, and fortifying both domestic and global supply chains.A provision of Rs. 1,000 crore has been made for ISM 2.0 for FY 2026-27, with a strong emphasis on industry-led research and training centres to drive technology development and create a future-ready skilled workforce.
India’s Rs 1,000 Crore Semicon 2.0 Aims for Global Chip Power Status
The Union Budget 2026-27 has allocated Rs 1,000 crore for India Semiconductor Mission 2.0, marking a decisive push to deepen domestic chip capabilities. This next phase will focus on producing semiconductor equipment and materials, designing Indian intellectual property, and fortifying supply chains. India’s semiconductor market is projected to reach $100-110 billion by 2030, building on the foundation of ISM 1.0 and its Rs 76,000 crore incentive framework. By 2035, the nation aims to be among the top global semiconductor powers, targeting advanced 3-nanometre and 2-nanometre manufacturing nodes.
India’s Rs 1,000 Crore Semicon 2.0 Aims for Global Chip Power Status
The Union Budget 2026-27 has allocated Rs 1,000 crore for India Semiconductor Mission 2.0, marking a decisive push to deepen domestic chip capabilities. This next phase will focus on producing semiconductor equipment and materials, designing Indian intellectual property, and fortifying supply chains. India’s semiconductor market is projected to reach $100-110 billion by 2030, building on the foundation of ISM 1.0 and its Rs 76,000 crore incentive framework. By 2035, the nation aims to be among the top global semiconductor powers, targeting advanced 3-nanometre and 2-nanometre manufacturing nodes.
Zetwerk Electronics Launches ₹100-Crore Advanced Manufacturing Facility in Bengaluru
Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw on Saturday inaugurated Zetwerk Electronics’ new ₹100-crore manufacturing facility in Bengaluru. The new plant will help strengthen India’s electronics manufacturing for defence, aerospace and automotive sectors. At full capacity, it is expected to create more than 1,200 jobs.
TAG Frames Strategic Roadmap for Robotics in India
The Technology Advisory Group (TAG) of the Empowered Technology Group (ETG) met in February 2026 under the chairmanship of Professor Ajay Kumar Sood, the Principal Scientific Adviser (PSA) to the Government of India. The Office of the PSA hosted the third TAG meeting to assess domestic robotics .
Karnataka Makes a Push for the Future by Focussing on IT Hardware
Apple Education Hub Will Teach Coding & Robotics to India Supply Chain Staff
Apple is set to launch its first-ever Apple Education Hub in India, marking a significant step in the company’s efforts to upskill its supply chain workforce. Starting in March 2026, the hub will operate from a dedicated facility in Bengaluru, in collaboration with the Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE). The initiative aims to provide practical training in coding, robotics, and modern manufacturing technologies to employees across Apple’s supply chain in India.
Apple Education Hub Will Teach Coding & Robotics to India Supply Chain Staff
Apple is set to launch its first-ever Apple Education Hub in India, marking a significant step in the company’s efforts to upskill its supply chain workforce. Starting in March 2026, the hub will operate from a dedicated facility in Bengaluru, in collaboration with the Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE). The initiative aims to provide practical training in coding, robotics, and modern manufacturing technologies to employees across Apple’s supply chain in India.
What is Sarvam AI? Everything You Need to Know About India’s Voice-First Startup
Founded in 2023, Sarvam AI is developing full-stack generative AI models designed for India’s linguistic diversity. Led by Dr. Vivek Raghavan and Dr. Pratyush Kumar, the Bengaluru-based company focuses on multilingual LLMs, voice technologies and sovereign AI infrastructure, aiming to deliver scalable, India-centric solutions across sectors.
What is Sarvam AI? Everything You Need to Know About India’s Voice-First Startup
Founded in 2023, Sarvam AI is developing full-stack generative AI models designed for India’s linguistic diversity. Led by Dr. Vivek Raghavan and Dr. Pratyush Kumar, the Bengaluru-based company focuses on multilingual LLMs, voice technologies and sovereign AI infrastructure, aiming to deliver scalable, India-centric solutions across sectors.
India Semiconductor Mission 2.0 gets Rs 1,000 crore budget allocation, to boost domestic chip manufacturing
The Union Budget 2026-27 marked a decisive moment for India’s technology ambitions with the announcement of India Semiconductor Mission 2.0.The new phase signals a clear policy push to deepen domestic semiconductor capabilities, as chips underpin every critical digital and industrial system. ISM 2.0 will focus on producing semiconductor equipment and materials in India, designing full-stack Indian semiconductor intellectual property, and fortifying both domestic and global supply chains.A provision of Rs. 1,000 crore has been made for ISM 2.0 for FY 2026-27, with a strong emphasis on industry-led research and training centres to drive technology development and create a future-ready skilled workforce.
India Semiconductor Mission 2.0 gets Rs 1,000 crore budget allocation, to boost domestic chip manufacturing
The Union Budget 2026-27 marked a decisive moment for India’s technology ambitions with the announcement of India Semiconductor Mission 2.0.The new phase signals a clear policy push to deepen domestic semiconductor capabilities, as chips underpin every critical digital and industrial system. ISM 2.0 will focus on producing semiconductor equipment and materials in India, designing full-stack Indian semiconductor intellectual property, and fortifying both domestic and global supply chains.A provision of Rs. 1,000 crore has been made for ISM 2.0 for FY 2026-27, with a strong emphasis on industry-led research and training centres to drive technology development and create a future-ready skilled workforce.
India’s Rs 1,000 Crore Semicon 2.0 Aims for Global Chip Power Status
The Union Budget 2026-27 has allocated Rs 1,000 crore for India Semiconductor Mission 2.0, marking a decisive push to deepen domestic chip capabilities. This next phase will focus on producing semiconductor equipment and materials, designing Indian intellectual property, and fortifying supply chains. India’s semiconductor market is projected to reach $100-110 billion by 2030, building on the foundation of ISM 1.0 and its Rs 76,000 crore incentive framework. By 2035, the nation aims to be among the top global semiconductor powers, targeting advanced 3-nanometre and 2-nanometre manufacturing nodes.
India’s Rs 1,000 Crore Semicon 2.0 Aims for Global Chip Power Status
The Union Budget 2026-27 has allocated Rs 1,000 crore for India Semiconductor Mission 2.0, marking a decisive push to deepen domestic chip capabilities. This next phase will focus on producing semiconductor equipment and materials, designing Indian intellectual property, and fortifying supply chains. India’s semiconductor market is projected to reach $100-110 billion by 2030, building on the foundation of ISM 1.0 and its Rs 76,000 crore incentive framework. By 2035, the nation aims to be among the top global semiconductor powers, targeting advanced 3-nanometre and 2-nanometre manufacturing nodes.
Karnataka Makes a Push for the Future by Focussing on IT Hardware
Apple Education Hub Will Teach Coding & Robotics to India Supply Chain Staff
Apple is set to launch its first-ever Apple Education Hub in India, marking a significant step in the company’s efforts to upskill its supply chain workforce. Starting in March 2026, the hub will operate from a dedicated facility in Bengaluru, in collaboration with the Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE). The initiative aims to provide practical training in coding, robotics, and modern manufacturing technologies to employees across Apple’s supply chain in India.
Apple Education Hub Will Teach Coding & Robotics to India Supply Chain Staff
Apple is set to launch its first-ever Apple Education Hub in India, marking a significant step in the company’s efforts to upskill its supply chain workforce. Starting in March 2026, the hub will operate from a dedicated facility in Bengaluru, in collaboration with the Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE). The initiative aims to provide practical training in coding, robotics, and modern manufacturing technologies to employees across Apple’s supply chain in India.
What is Sarvam AI? Everything You Need to Know About India’s Voice-First Startup
Founded in 2023, Sarvam AI is developing full-stack generative AI models designed for India’s linguistic diversity. Led by Dr. Vivek Raghavan and Dr. Pratyush Kumar, the Bengaluru-based company focuses on multilingual LLMs, voice technologies and sovereign AI infrastructure, aiming to deliver scalable, India-centric solutions across sectors.
What is Sarvam AI? Everything You Need to Know About India’s Voice-First Startup
Founded in 2023, Sarvam AI is developing full-stack generative AI models designed for India’s linguistic diversity. Led by Dr. Vivek Raghavan and Dr. Pratyush Kumar, the Bengaluru-based company focuses on multilingual LLMs, voice technologies and sovereign AI infrastructure, aiming to deliver scalable, India-centric solutions across sectors.
India Semiconductor Mission 2.0 gets Rs 1,000 crore budget allocation, to boost domestic chip manufacturing
The Union Budget 2026-27 marked a decisive moment for India’s technology ambitions with the announcement of India Semiconductor Mission 2.0.The new phase signals a clear policy push to deepen domestic semiconductor capabilities, as chips underpin every critical digital and industrial system. ISM 2.0 will focus on producing semiconductor equipment and materials in India, designing full-stack Indian semiconductor intellectual property, and fortifying both domestic and global supply chains.A provision of Rs. 1,000 crore has been made for ISM 2.0 for FY 2026-27, with a strong emphasis on industry-led research and training centres to drive technology development and create a future-ready skilled workforce.
India Semiconductor Mission 2.0 gets Rs 1,000 crore budget allocation, to boost domestic chip manufacturing
The Union Budget 2026-27 marked a decisive moment for India’s technology ambitions with the announcement of India Semiconductor Mission 2.0.The new phase signals a clear policy push to deepen domestic semiconductor capabilities, as chips underpin every critical digital and industrial system. ISM 2.0 will focus on producing semiconductor equipment and materials in India, designing full-stack Indian semiconductor intellectual property, and fortifying both domestic and global supply chains.A provision of Rs. 1,000 crore has been made for ISM 2.0 for FY 2026-27, with a strong emphasis on industry-led research and training centres to drive technology development and create a future-ready skilled workforce.
India’s Rs 1,000 Crore Semicon 2.0 Aims for Global Chip Power Status
The Union Budget 2026-27 has allocated Rs 1,000 crore for India Semiconductor Mission 2.0, marking a decisive push to deepen domestic chip capabilities. This next phase will focus on producing semiconductor equipment and materials, designing Indian intellectual property, and fortifying supply chains. India’s semiconductor market is projected to reach $100-110 billion by 2030, building on the foundation of ISM 1.0 and its Rs 76,000 crore incentive framework. By 2035, the nation aims to be among the top global semiconductor powers, targeting advanced 3-nanometre and 2-nanometre manufacturing nodes.
India’s Rs 1,000 Crore Semicon 2.0 Aims for Global Chip Power Status
The Union Budget 2026-27 has allocated Rs 1,000 crore for India Semiconductor Mission 2.0, marking a decisive push to deepen domestic chip capabilities. This next phase will focus on producing semiconductor equipment and materials, designing Indian intellectual property, and fortifying supply chains. India’s semiconductor market is projected to reach $100-110 billion by 2030, building on the foundation of ISM 1.0 and its Rs 76,000 crore incentive framework. By 2035, the nation aims to be among the top global semiconductor powers, targeting advanced 3-nanometre and 2-nanometre manufacturing nodes.
From business to tech, India inks key pacts with Malaysia
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday held wide-ranging talks with his Malaysian counterpart Anwar Ibrahim in Putrajaya, aimed at deepening the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the two nations with a special focus on artificial intelligence, defence and semiconductor sectors
Zetwerk Electronics Launches ₹100-Crore Advanced Manufacturing Facility in Bengaluru
Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw on Saturday inaugurated Zetwerk Electronics’ new ₹100-crore manufacturing facility in Bengaluru. The new plant will help strengthen India’s electronics manufacturing for defence, aerospace and automotive sectors. At full capacity, it is expected to create more than 1,200 jobs.
TAG Frames Strategic Roadmap for Robotics in India
The Technology Advisory Group (TAG) of the Empowered Technology Group (ETG) met in February 2026 under the chairmanship of Professor Ajay Kumar Sood, the Principal Scientific Adviser (PSA) to the Government of India. The Office of the PSA hosted the third TAG meeting to assess domestic robotics .
Karnataka Makes a Push for the Future by Focussing on IT Hardware
Apple Education Hub Will Teach Coding & Robotics to India Supply Chain Staff
Apple is set to launch its first-ever Apple Education Hub in India, marking a significant step in the company’s efforts to upskill its supply chain workforce. Starting in March 2026, the hub will operate from a dedicated facility in Bengaluru, in collaboration with the Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE). The initiative aims to provide practical training in coding, robotics, and modern manufacturing technologies to employees across Apple’s supply chain in India.
Apple Education Hub Will Teach Coding & Robotics to India Supply Chain Staff
Apple is set to launch its first-ever Apple Education Hub in India, marking a significant step in the company’s efforts to upskill its supply chain workforce. Starting in March 2026, the hub will operate from a dedicated facility in Bengaluru, in collaboration with the Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE). The initiative aims to provide practical training in coding, robotics, and modern manufacturing technologies to employees across Apple’s supply chain in India.
What is Sarvam AI? Everything You Need to Know About India’s Voice-First Startup
Founded in 2023, Sarvam AI is developing full-stack generative AI models designed for India’s linguistic diversity. Led by Dr. Vivek Raghavan and Dr. Pratyush Kumar, the Bengaluru-based company focuses on multilingual LLMs, voice technologies and sovereign AI infrastructure, aiming to deliver scalable, India-centric solutions across sectors.
What is Sarvam AI? Everything You Need to Know About India’s Voice-First Startup
Founded in 2023, Sarvam AI is developing full-stack generative AI models designed for India’s linguistic diversity. Led by Dr. Vivek Raghavan and Dr. Pratyush Kumar, the Bengaluru-based company focuses on multilingual LLMs, voice technologies and sovereign AI infrastructure, aiming to deliver scalable, India-centric solutions across sectors.
India Semiconductor Mission 2.0 gets Rs 1,000 crore budget allocation, to boost domestic chip manufacturing
The Union Budget 2026-27 marked a decisive moment for India’s technology ambitions with the announcement of India Semiconductor Mission 2.0.The new phase signals a clear policy push to deepen domestic semiconductor capabilities, as chips underpin every critical digital and industrial system. ISM 2.0 will focus on producing semiconductor equipment and materials in India, designing full-stack Indian semiconductor intellectual property, and fortifying both domestic and global supply chains.A provision of Rs. 1,000 crore has been made for ISM 2.0 for FY 2026-27, with a strong emphasis on industry-led research and training centres to drive technology development and create a future-ready skilled workforce.
India Semiconductor Mission 2.0 gets Rs 1,000 crore budget allocation, to boost domestic chip manufacturing
The Union Budget 2026-27 marked a decisive moment for India’s technology ambitions with the announcement of India Semiconductor Mission 2.0.The new phase signals a clear policy push to deepen domestic semiconductor capabilities, as chips underpin every critical digital and industrial system. ISM 2.0 will focus on producing semiconductor equipment and materials in India, designing full-stack Indian semiconductor intellectual property, and fortifying both domestic and global supply chains.A provision of Rs. 1,000 crore has been made for ISM 2.0 for FY 2026-27, with a strong emphasis on industry-led research and training centres to drive technology development and create a future-ready skilled workforce.
India’s Rs 1,000 Crore Semicon 2.0 Aims for Global Chip Power Status
The Union Budget 2026-27 has allocated Rs 1,000 crore for India Semiconductor Mission 2.0, marking a decisive push to deepen domestic chip capabilities. This next phase will focus on producing semiconductor equipment and materials, designing Indian intellectual property, and fortifying supply chains. India’s semiconductor market is projected to reach $100-110 billion by 2030, building on the foundation of ISM 1.0 and its Rs 76,000 crore incentive framework. By 2035, the nation aims to be among the top global semiconductor powers, targeting advanced 3-nanometre and 2-nanometre manufacturing nodes.
India’s Rs 1,000 Crore Semicon 2.0 Aims for Global Chip Power Status
The Union Budget 2026-27 has allocated Rs 1,000 crore for India Semiconductor Mission 2.0, marking a decisive push to deepen domestic chip capabilities. This next phase will focus on producing semiconductor equipment and materials, designing Indian intellectual property, and fortifying supply chains. India’s semiconductor market is projected to reach $100-110 billion by 2030, building on the foundation of ISM 1.0 and its Rs 76,000 crore incentive framework. By 2035, the nation aims to be among the top global semiconductor powers, targeting advanced 3-nanometre and 2-nanometre manufacturing nodes.
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Karnataka Makes a Push for the Future by Focussing on IT Hardware
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India’s startup story is no longer just about unicorn valuations or headline-grabbing funding rounds. It is increasingly about the quiet but powerful institutions that shape ideas at their earliest stages-incubators, community innovation centres, mentors, policymakers and investors working together to turn raw innovation into scalable impact. That larger, more structural story came into sharp focus at AIM SUMVAAD, the flagship annual incubator conclave organised by the Atal Innovation Mission under NITI Aayog.
According to the report, India had 890 GenAI startups in the first half of 2025 compared to 240 startups in the year-ago period. Amidst the rising number of startups coming up in the sector, VCs have also turned their attention to these companies.
India’s artificial intelligence startup ecosystem has expanded sharply over the past year, with the number of Generative AI (GenAI) startups more than tripling, according to the Economic Survey 2025–26.The survey found that the number of active GenAI startups rose from about 240 in the first half of calendar year 2024 to over 890 in the first half of calendar year 2025. This rapid rise has made GenAI one of the fastest-growing segments within India’s technology startup ecosystem.
Over the past decade, the Startup India initiative has transformed entrepreneurship from a niche urban phenomenon into a nationwide movement, positioning startups as a central pillar of India’s growth strategy. What began as a bold policy announcement has evolved into one of the world’s largest and most inclusive startup ecosystems, aligned closely with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of “Viksit Bharat 2047-a developed, innovative and self-confident India.
B Capital’s India team remains active and will do more deals in the aritificial intelligence (AI) and AI services space this year, Raj Ganguly, co-founder and co-CEO of B Capital told Moneycontrol in an interview at the World Economic Forum in Davos on January 20.
The startups that were rewarded under ELEVATE programme, included 103 ELEVATE 2025 winners, 33 ELEVATE Unnati (which supports start-ups by the SC/ST community) winners and 10 ELEVATE Minorities (empowering entrepreneurs from Minority communities) 2025 start-ups with a total committed grant of Rs 38.85 crores.
According to a government statement, the state has allocated INR 570.675 crore for the policy. The framework focuses on improving access to funding, expanding incubation infrastructure, enabling market access, and easing regulatory processes for early-stage companies.
The Karnataka govt has recognised 146 start ups under its flagship Elevate 2025 programme, extending Rs 38.8 crore in grant support to early-stage ventures, underscoring the state’s continued push to strengthen its startup ecc system. Of the selected start ups, 43% are women-lec while an equal proportion are based outside Bengaluru, reflecting a focus on inclusive and regionally balanced entrepreneurship.
With the ambition of providing greater encouragement to entrepreneurship over the next five years and developing Karnataka into a global innovation hub, the state government has unveiled the new Startup Policy 2025–2030, said Information Technology and Biotechnology Minister Priyank Kharge.
The traditional landscape for young talent has long been a binary choice: the structured, “publish or perish” world of academia or the high-velocity, profit-driven engine of a venture-backed startup.
The Kallakurichi district administration on Wednesday launched village startup communities at Sathanur and Naranampatti in Kallakurichi district, under the State’s flagship ‘Gramam Thorum Puthozhil Scheme’.
Karnataka Makes a Push for the Future by Focussing on IT Hardware
Founded in 2023, Sarvam AI is developing full-stack generative AI models designed for India’s linguistic diversity. Led by Dr. Vivek Raghavan and Dr. Pratyush Kumar, the Bengaluru-based company focuses on multilingual LLMs, voice technologies and sovereign AI infrastructure, aiming to deliver scalable, India-centric solutions across sectors.
India’s startup story is no longer just about unicorn valuations or headline-grabbing funding rounds. It is increasingly about the quiet but powerful institutions that shape ideas at their earliest stages-incubators, community innovation centres, mentors, policymakers and investors working together to turn raw innovation into scalable impact. That larger, more structural story came into sharp focus at AIM SUMVAAD, the flagship annual incubator conclave organised by the Atal Innovation Mission under NITI Aayog.
According to the report, India had 890 GenAI startups in the first half of 2025 compared to 240 startups in the year-ago period. Amidst the rising number of startups coming up in the sector, VCs have also turned their attention to these companies.
India’s artificial intelligence startup ecosystem has expanded sharply over the past year, with the number of Generative AI (GenAI) startups more than tripling, according to the Economic Survey 2025–26.The survey found that the number of active GenAI startups rose from about 240 in the first half of calendar year 2024 to over 890 in the first half of calendar year 2025. This rapid rise has made GenAI one of the fastest-growing segments within India’s technology startup ecosystem.
Over the past decade, the Startup India initiative has transformed entrepreneurship from a niche urban phenomenon into a nationwide movement, positioning startups as a central pillar of India’s growth strategy. What began as a bold policy announcement has evolved into one of the world’s largest and most inclusive startup ecosystems, aligned closely with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of “Viksit Bharat 2047-a developed, innovative and self-confident India.
B Capital’s India team remains active and will do more deals in the aritificial intelligence (AI) and AI services space this year, Raj Ganguly, co-founder and co-CEO of B Capital told Moneycontrol in an interview at the World Economic Forum in Davos on January 20.
The startups that were rewarded under ELEVATE programme, included 103 ELEVATE 2025 winners, 33 ELEVATE Unnati (which supports start-ups by the SC/ST community) winners and 10 ELEVATE Minorities (empowering entrepreneurs from Minority communities) 2025 start-ups with a total committed grant of Rs 38.85 crores.
According to a government statement, the state has allocated INR 570.675 crore for the policy. The framework focuses on improving access to funding, expanding incubation infrastructure, enabling market access, and easing regulatory processes for early-stage companies.
The Karnataka govt has recognised 146 start ups under its flagship Elevate 2025 programme, extending Rs 38.8 crore in grant support to early-stage ventures, underscoring the state’s continued push to strengthen its startup ecc system. Of the selected start ups, 43% are women-lec while an equal proportion are based outside Bengaluru, reflecting a focus on inclusive and regionally balanced entrepreneurship.
With the ambition of providing greater encouragement to entrepreneurship over the next five years and developing Karnataka into a global innovation hub, the state government has unveiled the new Startup Policy 2025–2030, said Information Technology and Biotechnology Minister Priyank Kharge.
The traditional landscape for young talent has long been a binary choice: the structured, “publish or perish” world of academia or the high-velocity, profit-driven engine of a venture-backed startup.
The Kallakurichi district administration on Wednesday launched village startup communities at Sathanur and Naranampatti in Kallakurichi district, under the State’s flagship ‘Gramam Thorum Puthozhil Scheme’.
Karnataka Makes a Push for the Future by Focussing on IT Hardware
Founded in 2023, Sarvam AI is developing full-stack generative AI models designed for India’s linguistic diversity. Led by Dr. Vivek Raghavan and Dr. Pratyush Kumar, the Bengaluru-based company focuses on multilingual LLMs, voice technologies and sovereign AI infrastructure, aiming to deliver scalable, India-centric solutions across sectors.
India’s startup story is no longer just about unicorn valuations or headline-grabbing funding rounds. It is increasingly about the quiet but powerful institutions that shape ideas at their earliest stages-incubators, community innovation centres, mentors, policymakers and investors working together to turn raw innovation into scalable impact. That larger, more structural story came into sharp focus at AIM SUMVAAD, the flagship annual incubator conclave organised by the Atal Innovation Mission under NITI Aayog.
According to the report, India had 890 GenAI startups in the first half of 2025 compared to 240 startups in the year-ago period. Amidst the rising number of startups coming up in the sector, VCs have also turned their attention to these companies.
India’s artificial intelligence startup ecosystem has expanded sharply over the past year, with the number of Generative AI (GenAI) startups more than tripling, according to the Economic Survey 2025–26.The survey found that the number of active GenAI startups rose from about 240 in the first half of calendar year 2024 to over 890 in the first half of calendar year 2025. This rapid rise has made GenAI one of the fastest-growing segments within India’s technology startup ecosystem.
Over the past decade, the Startup India initiative has transformed entrepreneurship from a niche urban phenomenon into a nationwide movement, positioning startups as a central pillar of India’s growth strategy. What began as a bold policy announcement has evolved into one of the world’s largest and most inclusive startup ecosystems, aligned closely with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of “Viksit Bharat 2047-a developed, innovative and self-confident India.
B Capital’s India team remains active and will do more deals in the aritificial intelligence (AI) and AI services space this year, Raj Ganguly, co-founder and co-CEO of B Capital told Moneycontrol in an interview at the World Economic Forum in Davos on January 20.
The startups that were rewarded under ELEVATE programme, included 103 ELEVATE 2025 winners, 33 ELEVATE Unnati (which supports start-ups by the SC/ST community) winners and 10 ELEVATE Minorities (empowering entrepreneurs from Minority communities) 2025 start-ups with a total committed grant of Rs 38.85 crores.
According to a government statement, the state has allocated INR 570.675 crore for the policy. The framework focuses on improving access to funding, expanding incubation infrastructure, enabling market access, and easing regulatory processes for early-stage companies.
The Karnataka govt has recognised 146 start ups under its flagship Elevate 2025 programme, extending Rs 38.8 crore in grant support to early-stage ventures, underscoring the state’s continued push to strengthen its startup ecc system. Of the selected start ups, 43% are women-lec while an equal proportion are based outside Bengaluru, reflecting a focus on inclusive and regionally balanced entrepreneurship.
With the ambition of providing greater encouragement to entrepreneurship over the next five years and developing Karnataka into a global innovation hub, the state government has unveiled the new Startup Policy 2025–2030, said Information Technology and Biotechnology Minister Priyank Kharge.
The traditional landscape for young talent has long been a binary choice: the structured, “publish or perish” world of academia or the high-velocity, profit-driven engine of a venture-backed startup.
The Kallakurichi district administration on Wednesday launched village startup communities at Sathanur and Naranampatti in Kallakurichi district, under the State’s flagship ‘Gramam Thorum Puthozhil Scheme’.
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#FutureDigitalJobs
NEW INITIATIVE FROM KDEM
#FutureDigitalJobs is a KDEM initiative under the Talent Accelerator Program, which aims at providing job opportunities for fresh engineering graduates in Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities. The program helps companies hire the best-fit tech talent through its innovative Talent Hiring Model.
Why KDEM?
Karnataka in general and Bengaluru in particular has witnessed heady growth in IT and BT sectors from early 2000. The coming decade promises even more growth, with the maturity of the IT and startup ecosystems in Bengaluru City, which is consistently ranked among the Top 30 Global Startup Ecosystems in the World.
The Karnataka Digital Economy Mission promises to harness the unlimited potential of the digital economy of Karnataka to transform the lives of the people in the state. The IT ecosystem not only uplifts lives of professionals in the industry, but also powers millions of other ancillary jobs across other industries.
Core objectives
- Support technology investments in Karnataka
- Support the Department of IT / BT, S&T
- Help structure promotional efforts abroad
- Help position Karnataka well with technology-sector-specific investment reports
- Sponsor and organize research to uncover technology opportunities
- Provide feedback to government departments on the policy initiatives needed to attract further investments
- Act as a bridge between government and industry
- Build a comprehensive Vision Document with strategy and roadmap directions
- To build Brand Karnataka and enhance our leadership position across segments
Focus areas
KDEM will help guide growth and investments in 5 core sectors. An advocacy council will be set up for each vertical which will guide the management in its goals. A vision document will help provide the strategy for each vertical along with implementation roadmaps. KDEM will also facilitate execution of short-term and long-term projects. The focus will be to achieve annual goals, increase investment flow and align existing activities within the overall KDEM Goals without conflicting with KITS policy implementation framework.
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Institutions
0
Users
0
+
Cloud DB records
0
M+
Types of Customer Institutions
0
+
Karnataka’s Digital Landscape
Digital Economy
$
0
Bn
Jobs Created
0
Mn
Fresh Graduates Annually
0
Mn
Fresh Engineering Graduates Annually
0
Mn
Start-Ups
0
+
K-Tech Registered Startups
0
Number of GCCs
0
Companies grounded in last 12 months
0
