Ahead of the Bengaluru Tech Summit, a high-level Russian trade delegation met Karnataka IT Minister Priyank Kharge on Wednesday here to explore opportunities for tech collaboration with the state, officials said.

The delegation, composed of senior officials and representatives from leading Russian IT and technology firms, will explore opportunities for technology collaboration between Russian and Indian companies in Electronic Design Automation (EDA), Smart City Technologies, and Digital Engineering Solutions, they said.

The Karnataka government will be calling the next 10 years the ‘Deep Tech Decade’, as we are building a solid foundation of skills by reskilling and upskilling individuals in emerging technologies,” said IT-BT Minister Priyank Kharge. 

Shri Priyank M. Kharge, Hon’ble Minister for Electronics, Information Technology, Biotechnology, and Rural Development and Panchayat Raj, Government of Karnataka — often hailed as the State’s ‘Deep-Tech Minister’  drew attention to Karnataka’s role in powering India’s deeptech ambitions. With “Unlocking India’s DeepTech Potential” as the theme, the forum, organised by the Indian Venture and Alternate Capital Association (IVCA), served as a platform for policymakers, investors, and founders to discuss India’s deeptech ambitions.

The Karnataka government is considering a new policy that would allow deep tech startups to pilot their solutions with government departments on a small scale. If the pilot proves successful, the state will endorse the technology to encourage wider adoption, said Karnataka’s Information Technology Minister Priyank Kharge.

Karnataka is looking to translate its deeptech strength into global leadership, State IT Minister Priyank Kharge said at an event organised by the Indian Venture and Alternate Capital Association (IVCA). He stressed that government–industry partnerships will play a decisive role in driving India’s deeptech growth.

The Bengaluru Tech Summit carries a 26-year legacy, and its 28th edition will be held from November 18 to 20. Representatives from 60 countries will participate in this global event that brings together technology and industry on a single platform. This year, special focus will be on Quantum Computing, AI, SpaceTech, and HealthTech — with these three themes serving as the main highlights of the summit