Karnataka's Digital Landscape
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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’.
India’s technology startups raised $10.5 billion in 2025, ranking the country third globally in funding, ahead of China and Germany, according to a report released on Thursday. The report by market research firm Tracxn said the performance was notable despite a 17 percent decline from the $12.7 billion raised in 2024 and a 4 percent drop from the $11 billion raised in 2023.
Marking continuing of funding winter in 2025, India’s tech startups raised a 17% decline in tech startup funding to $10.5 billion in 2025, down from $12.7 billion in 2024, and a 4% drop compared to $11B raised in 2023, according to the India Tech Annual Funding Report 2025 by Tracxn. However, despite the slowdown, India continued to rank as the third-highest funded tech ecosystem globally, behind only the US and the UK, and ahead of China and Germany.
Google and the Government of Telangana on Tuesday announced the launch of the Google for Startups Hub at T-Hub in Hyderabad. It is the first Google-branded startups hub to be launched as part of Telangana’s incubation and innovation ecosystem.
Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Wednesday reaffirmed his government’s commitment to transforming the State into a global innovation hub, announcing a ₹1,000 crore Fund of Funds to boost startups. Speaking at the launch of the Google for Startups Hub at T-Hub, Hyderabad’s flagship incubator, the Chief Minister urged young entrepreneurs to dream big and aim to become the next generation of unicorns emerging from the city’s thriving tech ecosystem.
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Davos 2026: B Capital to do more AI services deals in India, says co-founder Raj Ganguly
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.
Davos 2026: B Capital to do more AI services deals in India, says co-founder Raj Ganguly
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.
Raana Semiconductors Raises $3 Million in First Institutional Funding Round
Raana Semiconductors Pvt Ltd (RSPL), a Bengaluru-based deep-technology company with more than ten years of operating experience in the semiconductor domain, has secured $3 million in Seed funding. This is the company’s first institutional fundraise and was structured as a 100 percent equity round.
Raana Semiconductors Raises $3 Million in First Institutional Funding Round
Raana Semiconductors Pvt Ltd (RSPL), a Bengaluru-based deep-technology company with more than ten years of operating experience in the semiconductor domain, has secured $3 million in Seed funding. This is the company’s first institutional fundraise and was structured as a 100 percent equity round.
India Becomes Global Semiconductor Hub, Creating Millions of Jobs by 2026
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced at Davos that India is building a complete semiconductor ecosystem, positioning the country as a reliable global supply-chain partner.
Global industry sees India as reliable supply-chain partner: Ashwini Vaishnaw in Davos
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Tuesday said India is building a complete semiconductor ecosystem, and the global industry sees the country as an increasingly reliable supply-chain partner.
In a post on X, Vaishnaw was seen holding meetings at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos.
He said, “Bharat is building a complete semiconductor ecosystem covering design, fabrication, packaging, materials, gases and equipment.”
Global industry sees India as reliable supply-chain partner: Ashwini Vaishnaw in Davos
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Tuesday said India is building a complete semiconductor ecosystem, and the global industry sees the country as an increasingly reliable supply-chain partner.
In a post on X, Vaishnaw was seen holding meetings at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos.
He said, “Bharat is building a complete semiconductor ecosystem covering design, fabrication, packaging, materials, gases and equipment.”
Karnataka Government Releases One of the Largest Grants through IT policy under Beyond Bengaluru Mission to Vertex Managed Workspace
DU launches leaming portal
“In this era of rapidly changing technology, mere competence is not enough,” said University of Delhi Vice-Chancellor Prof Yogesh Singh.
The University of Delhi, in collaboration with the Electron-ics and ICT Academy (EICTA), IIT Kanpur, launched the DU-EICTA Learning Portal under an earlier Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the two institutions.
KDEM
Startup India at a Decade: How Entrepreneurship Became a Nationwide Growth Engine
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.
Startup India at a Decade: How Entrepreneurship Became a Nationwide Growth Engine
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.
Davos 2026: B Capital to do more AI services deals in India, says co-founder Raj Ganguly
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.
Davos 2026: B Capital to do more AI services deals in India, says co-founder Raj Ganguly
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.
Raana Semiconductors Raises $3 Million in First Institutional Funding Round
Raana Semiconductors Pvt Ltd (RSPL), a Bengaluru-based deep-technology company with more than ten years of operating experience in the semiconductor domain, has secured $3 million in Seed funding. This is the company’s first institutional fundraise and was structured as a 100 percent equity round.
Raana Semiconductors Raises $3 Million in First Institutional Funding Round
Raana Semiconductors Pvt Ltd (RSPL), a Bengaluru-based deep-technology company with more than ten years of operating experience in the semiconductor domain, has secured $3 million in Seed funding. This is the company’s first institutional fundraise and was structured as a 100 percent equity round.
India Becomes Global Semiconductor Hub, Creating Millions of Jobs by 2026
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced at Davos that India is building a complete semiconductor ecosystem, positioning the country as a reliable global supply-chain partner.
Global industry sees India as reliable supply-chain partner: Ashwini Vaishnaw in Davos
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Tuesday said India is building a complete semiconductor ecosystem, and the global industry sees the country as an increasingly reliable supply-chain partner.
In a post on X, Vaishnaw was seen holding meetings at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos.
He said, “Bharat is building a complete semiconductor ecosystem covering design, fabrication, packaging, materials, gases and equipment.”
Global industry sees India as reliable supply-chain partner: Ashwini Vaishnaw in Davos
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Tuesday said India is building a complete semiconductor ecosystem, and the global industry sees the country as an increasingly reliable supply-chain partner.
In a post on X, Vaishnaw was seen holding meetings at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos.
He said, “Bharat is building a complete semiconductor ecosystem covering design, fabrication, packaging, materials, gases and equipment.”
Karnataka Government Releases One of the Largest Grants through IT policy under Beyond Bengaluru Mission to Vertex Managed Workspace
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Startup India at a Decade: How Entrepreneurship Became a Nationwide Growth Engine
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.
Startup India at a Decade: How Entrepreneurship Became a Nationwide Growth Engine
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.
Davos 2026: B Capital to do more AI services deals in India, says co-founder Raj Ganguly
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.
Davos 2026: B Capital to do more AI services deals in India, says co-founder Raj Ganguly
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.
Raana Semiconductors Raises $3 Million in First Institutional Funding Round
Raana Semiconductors Pvt Ltd (RSPL), a Bengaluru-based deep-technology company with more than ten years of operating experience in the semiconductor domain, has secured $3 million in Seed funding. This is the company’s first institutional fundraise and was structured as a 100 percent equity round.
Raana Semiconductors Raises $3 Million in First Institutional Funding Round
Raana Semiconductors Pvt Ltd (RSPL), a Bengaluru-based deep-technology company with more than ten years of operating experience in the semiconductor domain, has secured $3 million in Seed funding. This is the company’s first institutional fundraise and was structured as a 100 percent equity round.
India Becomes Global Semiconductor Hub, Creating Millions of Jobs by 2026
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced at Davos that India is building a complete semiconductor ecosystem, positioning the country as a reliable global supply-chain partner.
Global industry sees India as reliable supply-chain partner: Ashwini Vaishnaw in Davos
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Tuesday said India is building a complete semiconductor ecosystem, and the global industry sees the country as an increasingly reliable supply-chain partner.
In a post on X, Vaishnaw was seen holding meetings at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos.
He said, “Bharat is building a complete semiconductor ecosystem covering design, fabrication, packaging, materials, gases and equipment.”
Global industry sees India as reliable supply-chain partner: Ashwini Vaishnaw in Davos
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Tuesday said India is building a complete semiconductor ecosystem, and the global industry sees the country as an increasingly reliable supply-chain partner.
In a post on X, Vaishnaw was seen holding meetings at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos.
He said, “Bharat is building a complete semiconductor ecosystem covering design, fabrication, packaging, materials, gases and equipment.”
Karnataka Government Releases One of the Largest Grants through IT policy under Beyond Bengaluru Mission to Vertex Managed Workspace
DU launches leaming portal
“In this era of rapidly changing technology, mere competence is not enough,” said University of Delhi Vice-Chancellor Prof Yogesh Singh.
The University of Delhi, in collaboration with the Electron-ics and ICT Academy (EICTA), IIT Kanpur, launched the DU-EICTA Learning Portal under an earlier Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the two institutions.
KDEM
Startup India at a Decade: How Entrepreneurship Became a Nationwide Growth Engine
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.
Startup India at a Decade: How Entrepreneurship Became a Nationwide Growth Engine
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.
Davos 2026: B Capital to do more AI services deals in India, says co-founder Raj Ganguly
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.
Davos 2026: B Capital to do more AI services deals in India, says co-founder Raj Ganguly
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.
Raana Semiconductors Raises $3 Million in First Institutional Funding Round
Raana Semiconductors Pvt Ltd (RSPL), a Bengaluru-based deep-technology company with more than ten years of operating experience in the semiconductor domain, has secured $3 million in Seed funding. This is the company’s first institutional fundraise and was structured as a 100 percent equity round.
Raana Semiconductors Raises $3 Million in First Institutional Funding Round
Raana Semiconductors Pvt Ltd (RSPL), a Bengaluru-based deep-technology company with more than ten years of operating experience in the semiconductor domain, has secured $3 million in Seed funding. This is the company’s first institutional fundraise and was structured as a 100 percent equity round.
India Becomes Global Semiconductor Hub, Creating Millions of Jobs by 2026
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced at Davos that India is building a complete semiconductor ecosystem, positioning the country as a reliable global supply-chain partner.
Global industry sees India as reliable supply-chain partner: Ashwini Vaishnaw in Davos
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Tuesday said India is building a complete semiconductor ecosystem, and the global industry sees the country as an increasingly reliable supply-chain partner.
In a post on X, Vaishnaw was seen holding meetings at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos.
He said, “Bharat is building a complete semiconductor ecosystem covering design, fabrication, packaging, materials, gases and equipment.”
Global industry sees India as reliable supply-chain partner: Ashwini Vaishnaw in Davos
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Tuesday said India is building a complete semiconductor ecosystem, and the global industry sees the country as an increasingly reliable supply-chain partner.
In a post on X, Vaishnaw was seen holding meetings at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos.
He said, “Bharat is building a complete semiconductor ecosystem covering design, fabrication, packaging, materials, gases and equipment.”
Karnataka Government Releases One of the Largest Grants through IT policy under Beyond Bengaluru Mission to Vertex Managed Workspace
ABOUT KDEM
Karnataka Digital Economy Mission, initiative of Government of Karnataka, designed to function as the knowledge bridge between the Government of Karnataka and industry to accelerate growth and investments in the field of of IT, Bt and S&T sectors in Karnataka.
A not-for-profit, Section ‘8’ organization under the aegis of the Department of Electronics, Information Technology, Biotechnology and Science & Technology, Government of Karnataka, driven by highly skilled, energetic and dynamic professionals. Industry Partners are ASSOCHAM, IESA & NASSCOM.
A not-for-profit, Section ‘8’ organization under the aegis of the Department of Electronics, Information Technology, Biotechnology and Science & Technology, Government of Karnataka, driven by highly skilled, energetic and dynamic professionals. Industry Partners are ASSOCHAM, IESA & NASSCOM.
Our Focus Areas
KDEM will help guide growth and investments in five core sectors. An advocacy council has been set up for each vertical to guide the management in its goals. The council helps in designing sector-specific strategies and its implementation. KDEM also facilitates in execution of short-term and long term projects. The focus is to achieve annual goals, increase investment flow and align existing activities within the overall KDEM goals.
IT Products & Services, BPM
and GCC Promotion
Startups
and Innovation
Electronics Systems Design and
Manufacturing (ESDM)
Beyond Bengaluru
Talent Accelerator
KDEM led Initiatives
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February 16 Friday
EMERGE-2024: A CUTTING-EDGE INNOVATION EVENT HOSTED BY IFIA BHARAT AND SECTION INFIN-8 FOUNDATION
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November 4, 2021
The Big Tech Show
@ Mysuru
- Venue : Radisson Mysuru
October 14, 2021
Mangaluru Technovanza
- Venue : TA Pai Conference Auditorium, Mangaluru
September 30, 2021
Impact & Innovation @ Hubballi/Dharwad/Belgaum
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Knowledge Dissemination Series for Beyond Bengaluru Start-Up Grid
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Handbook On Digital Economy Policies, Programs & Incentives In Karnataka
Karnataka is the bright spot in the developmental story of India. It epitomizes the best of
many worlds. Karnataka is a land of ancient heritage, scenic beauty, thriving wildlife and rich
culture. It is also a land of innovation, industry and a rich talent pool.Home to the Silicon Valley of India, it is a leader in sectors such as IT & ITeS, Machine Tools, Aerospace & Defence, ESDM, Biotechnology, R&D, and Engineering Design.
Making Digital Platforms Work for asia and the Pacific
Platforms have been transformative, drastically challenging traditional business models. Digital platform-enabled companies have radically reduced the market shares of traditionally dominant firms and generated modern forms of employment like cloud work, “gig” work or local on-demand work, and informal entrepreneurial work.
Digital Leadership and
the GIG Economy
Digitalization refers to the fourth industrial revolution and gig economy is its latest advancement. Digitalization is fast, and ongoing and now arguably ubiquitous all over the world. The developed countries have embraced digitalization and are now reaping the benefits from it.