KDEM NEWSLETTER
1st Quarter 2023 - 2024 (April - June)
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Message from our Leaders
Chairman, KDEM
Welcome to the inaugural newsletter of KDEM! Join us in accelerating the growth of Karnataka’s digital economy. As Chairman of the Karnataka Digital Economy Mission, I’m excited to lead this industry-driven initiative, fostering innovation, entrepreneurship, and talent creation. Let’s create a vibrant ecosystem for a thriving digital economy in Karnataka!
CEO, KDEM
As CEO of Karnataka Digital Economy Mission, I’m thrilled to share our vision of driving the digital economy through innovation, entrepreneurship, and transformation. Join us to create jobs, boost growth, and enhance talent availability. Key initiatives: emerging tech strategy, fostering innovation, and public-private partnerships. Let’s build a brighter future for Karnataka!
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US Roadshow
- 28th Apr - 2nd May
KDEM’s US roadshow, in partnership with Mikro Grafeio, resulted in 80+ signed Letter of Intent’s from GCC investors, highlighting Karnataka’s appeal as a prime digital economy investment destination.
Activities
IESA Spacetronics and Deftronics
- 25th - 26th May 2023
KDEM’s co-hosted event with IESA showcased Karnataka as a global hub for Spacetronics, Deftronics, and Aerospace. It facilitated startup showcases, industry collaborations, and emphasized the state’s talent, ecosystem, policies, and market opportunities. The event also highlighted Belagavi’s potential as a drone cluster for industrial expansion.
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Women #BreakingBarriers:
DigitALL – Coming together
to Innovate!
22nd April 2023
At the co-hosted event “Women #BreakingBarriers: DigitALL – Coming together to Innovate!” by KDEM, we engaged with 50+ Women Professionals, fostering valuable connections to drive progress and growth in the industry, empowering women in the digital economy.
Future Ready Education Symposium
2nd June 2023
On June 2nd, 2023, a Round Table Discussion on ‘Future Ready Education Symposium’ took place with key speaker Sanjeev Gupta, CEO of Karnataka Digital Economy Mission (KDEM). The discussion focused on KDEM’s collaboration with the educational sector to align skills taught with the evolving needs of the digital economy. They also explored initiatives and partnerships to enhance the education ecosystem’s future readiness, with a specific emphasis on promoting digital skills and literacy among students and young professionals. Other esteemed speakers included representatives from various universities, educational councils, and technology organizations, and the discussion was moderated by Mohd Ujaley, Sr. Assistant Editor of ET Government – The Economic Times.
What After PUC?
Scientific Career Choice
in the 21st Century!
22nd June 2023
KDEM’s career guidance webinar empowered 75+ PU students by offering insights into diverse scientific career prospects, degree pathways, and job opportunities. The event enabled informed decisions, inspiring students to explore exciting advancements shaping the 21st-century world
Launch of ‘Better Together’
24th June 2023
KDEM’s partner event, “Better Together,” served as a catalyst for women’s careers, fostering a vibrant sense of community, invaluable support, guidance, and camaraderie. The gathering inspired collaboration, empowerment, and long-lasting networks to promote women@work initiative.
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Did You Know?
- Karnataka Skill Connect Portal facilitates seamless employer-employee connections.
- The portal links over 60,000 skilled job seekers with potential employers.
- Customized job postings help employers find the perfect fit for their requirements.
- Direct messaging enables efficient communication between employers and job seekers.
- Skill assessment tests ensure a qualified and competent workforce for businesses.
- The platform streamlines the recruitment process, promoting efficiency and accuracy.
Activities
Fireside Chat – “Cross-Border Opportunities and Challenges” in the FinTech industry
5th April 2023
KDEM and TiE Bangalore FinTech SIG’s hybrid Fireside Chat event had a significant impact, offering valuable insights on cross-border FinTech opportunities and challenges. Attendees gained knowledge on investment, remittance, funding, and extending India’s Fintech reach. The event’s hybrid format facilitated broader participation, fostering networking and industry growth.
Delegation from Israel National Defence College
19th April 2023
KDEM’s hosting of Israel National Defence College delegation made a strong impact, showcasing Karnataka’s progress in technology, innovation, and entrepreneurship. The visit opened new avenues for cooperation, fostering potential collaborations between Karnataka and Israel across various sectors.
Delegation visit from Israel Innovation Authority
19th – 20th April 2023
KDEM’s hosting of the Israel Innovation Authority delegation resulted in 30+ stakeholder and startup interactions, fostering collaboration and knowledge exchange between Karnataka and Israel. The event likely led to potential partnerships and opportunities for technological advancements and economic growth in both regions.
Startup delegation from German Accelerator
19th – 20th April 2023
KDEM hosted German Accelerator’s startup delegation, offering German startups a platform to showcase products and build relationships in Bengaluru’s vibrant startup ecosystem. The event fostered cross-border collaborations, facilitating knowledge exchange, innovation, and growth opportunities..
Startup delegation from EU India Innocenter
20th April 2023
KDEM’s hosting of the EU India Innocenter startup delegation fostered international collaborations. The HealthTech MxR event, with 100+ participants and 5 startups pitching, promoted innovation and networking, shaping the future of healthcare.
Startups Showcase and Meetup
28th April 2023
The LEADER program’s successful conclusion with 15 participating startups showcased the impact of the meetup organized by JAIN Launchpad and KDEM. The event provided valuable exposure, networking opportunities, and potential investor connections, fostering growth and success for the startups involved.
Tech4Good Mixer
5th May 2023
The Tech4Good Mixer on May 5, 2023, sparked discussions on innovation in various sectors like agri-tech, climate solutions, health/education, and more. With 40+ ecosystem enablers and 6 startup pitches, the event connected social entrepreneurs, investors, and foundations to foster positive impact and potential collaborations.
Going Global: Cross-Border Innovation MXR
18th May 2023
The “Going Global: Cross-border Innovation” event, hosted by KDEM, TiE Bangalore, and MXR.world, made a significant impact. Keynote addresses, 4 startup pitches & a panel discussion explored collaboration opportunities with Israel, London, & the Netherlands. 80+ passionate founders, CXOs & aspiring entrepreneurs participated, empowered to explore global markets and seek bilateral growth.
India Global Innovation Connect 2023
1st – 2nd June 2023
The India Global Innovation Connect (IGIC), with KDEM as a strategic partner, had a significant impact in fostering technological innovation in India. The event brought together 300+ delegates, 100+ startups, and 60+ investors from key countries, promoting outcome-oriented technology and business interactions. IGIC showcased India as a global innovation and startup hub, accelerating innovation, building peer communities, and providing valuable insights into the nation’s entrepreneurial and innovative momentum. With over 1000 B2B meetings, the event facilitated crucial connections and collaborations, further advancing India’s position in the global innovation landscape.
TiE Matrix Global Summit 2023
7th – 8th June 2023
BV Naidu highlighted Karnataka’s IT growth and mitigating startup failures. KDEM’s initiatives fostered innovation and cross-border collaborations. Sanjeev Gupta emphasized democratizing entrepreneurship, boosting GDP growth in Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities. His 10 approaches focused on student entrepreneurship, industry ecosystems, inclusiveness, and enabler support, driving impactful outcomes.
Tech4Good Mixer II
9th June 2023
The second Tech4Good Mixer, hosted by KDEM in association with MXR.World, had a notable impact. The event showcased 4 startups’ pitches and featured a panel discussion. It fostered valuable networking opportunities, knowledge exchange, and potential collaborations among participants, driving positive impact in the technology and social entrepreneurship sectors.
Exploring Growth Opportunities for Karnataka startups in Singapore
22nd June 2023
KDEM in association with TiE Bangalore hosted industry experts & partners – TMG. (Taxmantra Global) from Singapore
Impact – One-on-One sessions for 4 startups.
This session helped startups who attended with better understanding to expand into Singapore markets and ecosystem (taxation, regulations, workforce, processes, etc).
TiE Angels Karnataka Mixer
22nd June 2023
The TiE Angels Karnataka Mixer, with KDEM’s nomination of 12 startups, resulted in 10 shortlisted startups pitching to the Jury. The event created valuable opportunities for the shortlisted startups to present their ideas and seek potential investments from the TiE Angels Karnataka members. This screening round demonstrated the event’s positive impact in fostering connections and opportunities for startup growth and funding.
Transforming Ideas into Startups: Progress Discussion
23rd June 2023
KDEM, TiE Bangalore, ISBR Business School, and RV University’s collaborative initiative is making a significant impact in transforming ideas into potential startups. The progress discussion on 23rd June 2023 likely resulted in analyzing and nurturing these ideas, fostering innovation and entrepreneurial growth. This event’s collaboration showcases the commitment to creating a vibrant startup ecosystem and driving positive outcomes in the entrepreneurial space.
International SEO Meetup
23rd June 2023
The International SEO Meetup, a KDEM partner event with Serpzilla, made a notable impact by empowering 25+ SEO specialists and entrepreneurs with the latest trends and insights. The event fostered knowledge exchange, networking, and potential collaborations in the SEO industry, driving growth and innovation for the participants and the wider SEO community.
Stanford University Delegation
28th June 2023
The briefing of Stanford University’s 20 Knight-Hennessy Scholars had a significant impact. The event showcased the Government of Karnataka’s initiatives to drive the state’s economy and the measures to enhance ease of doing business. The event fostered knowledge exchange and potential collaborations & highlighted KDEM’s contributions to Karnataka’s economic development and its role in creating a vibrant business ecosystem.
Daimler Truck Delegation
28th June 2023
The hosting of a global leaders’ delegation from Daimler Truck on June 28th had a significant impact. The delegation was informed about Bengaluru’s vibrant startup ecosystem, showcasing unicorns, soonicorns, key sectors, and government support. The event provided 5 startups with the opportunity to pitch their ideas and projects, fostering potential collaborations and investment opportunities between Daimler Truck and innovative startups in the DeepTech and automotive sectors.
Festival of Fintech
30th June 2023
3rd Edition of BW Festival of Fintech – Conclave and Awards
The third edition of the BW Festival of Fintech 2023 had the presence of visionary leaders, professionals, and policymakers. The event had keynote speeches, panel discussions interactive sessions and an award ceremony.
Sanjeev Gupta, CEO, KDEM gave a keynote speech at the event.
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Activities
TiECon Mysuru 2023
14th – 15th April 2023
At the event, Mr. Prashanth Prakash discussed Mysuru’s potential to become a thriving startup and cybersecurity hub, akin to Bangalore. He shared success stories of 36 new companies developing outside Bengaluru and expressed confidence in Mysuru’s progress. Mr. BV Naidu and Mr. Mohandas Pai also shared valuable insights, emphasizing Mysuru’s capacity to lead and put India on the global startup map.
Announcement of formation of TiE Mangaluru
19th April 2023
The formation of TiE Mangaluru, a joint effort of TiE Bengaluru and KDEM, made a significant impact. The announcement, featuring Mukesh and Suvin Narayan, signified a major step towards fostering entrepreneurship and innovation in the Mangaluru region. This collective effort is expected to boost the startup ecosystem, promote networking, and drive economic growth in the area, providing valuable opportunities for local entrepreneurs and businesses.
Post DRoEV Industry Deliberations with Government
3rd March 2023
KDEM facilitated a impactful round table meeting between DroEV investors and Dr. EV Ramana Reddy, Additional Chief Secretary of Industry of Commerce and IT BT Department, Government of Karnataka. Positive outcomes include potential collaborations, investments, and support for the EV industry’s growth in the state.
TiE Hubli – Team AmritKaal
12th April 2023
The establishment of TiE Hubli’s Governing Body team paves way to provide support for nurturing entrepreneurship in the region, fostering networking opportunities, and driving economic growth.
Hague Delegation
12th May 2023
The event had a positive impact as 7 selected startups showcased their innovative solutions and explored market opportunities in the Netherlands. This potentially fostered collaborations, global exposure, and opportunities for growth and expansion in the international market.
UNESCO MGIEP Generation AI
16th and 17th May 2023
KDEM co-hosted conference with UNESCO MGIEP explored tech’s role in education. The meeting inspired innovation and collaboration, driving positive impacts in inclusive and tech-driven learning.
Japanese Delegation visit to Mysuru
19th May 2023
The delegation visited Kaynes technologies, Craftmelon (art company), Virtulive technologies (education tech), Proxelera (VLSI design), and Holo world (meta-verse technologies). Discussions with Marubeni corp, Google cloud Ace, and Excelsoft leadership focused on collaborations and fund access. Dr. Mahesh Rao and Group Captain Anand Naidu represented industry anchors.
One-to-One Meeting with delegates from Hamriyah Free Zone Authority
12th June 2023
ASSOCHAM, MCCI, KDEM, and Sharjah Government collaborated, exploring expansion opportunities for Mysuru businesses in UAE and Gulf countries. Discussions emphasized cost advantages and potential market access, fostering new partnerships for growth.
TiE Mangaluru Startup Clinic
10th June 2023
Mangaluru’s startup clinic on “Government Funding and Grants” hosted by Mukesh had a positive impact on TiE Mangaluru’s first event. Startups gained valuable insights on tapping into government resources for growth, fostering their potential for success. This event is expected to encourage innovation, empower startups, and drive economic development in the region.
BB Cluster Expedition: Unlocking Business Potential
Clinic
June 2023
The Beyond Bengaluru initiative’s cross-cluster visits to Hubballi-Dharwad-Belagavi had a significant impact. Meeting with key stakeholders, universities, and research institutions likely fostered knowledge exchange and collaboration. The visits to IT and SEZs showcased growth opportunities and potential partnerships, promoting sustained growth in emerging clusters. This initiative likely encouraged innovation, skill development, and economic progress in the region.
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Blog
KDEM in Tech
By Sudheer Hullemane, IT Advisor
At KDEM, apart from enabling a digital economy for state using the right application of Information Technology Tools, we also maintain a healthy strategy of using information technology to manage our own business. Our open offices are plug and play ready and integrated with our Beyond Bengaluru clusters. We take IT data security very seriously and along with the right use of social media channels, we have a robust process to support IT assets, standardized procurement processes, web site management, CRM tools to enable a connected workforce. Our IT skills include supporting government entities like Karnataka Skill Development corporation as well as our partners and vendors in developing platforms, supporting innovation and walk-the-talk in the current as well as emerging technoverse.
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HR Blog
By Kumar S, HR Manager
In today’s workplace, the success mantra is, “Be a Smart Worker” and Delegation is the way to achieve success.
Delegation is an art, which refines as we practice. One should identify the key areas based on his/her expertise and all other related activities are better delegated to team members.
Delegation need not be just assigning work to a team member or assignee; it also means getting work done via human resources or machines. ...
Delegation is an art, which refines as we practice. One should identify the key areas based on his/her expertise and all other related activities are better delegated to team members.
Delegation need not be just assigning work to a team member or assignee; it also means getting work done via human resources or machines. ...
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Chairman, KDEM
Welcome to the inaugural newsletter of KDEM! Join us in accelerating the growth of Karnataka’s digital economy. As Chairman of the Karnataka Digital Economy Mission, I’m excited to lead this industry-driven initiative, fostering innovation, entrepreneurship, and talent creation. Let’s create a vibrant ecosystem for a thriving digital economy in Karnataka!
CEO, KDEM
As CEO of Karnataka Digital Economy Mission, I’m thrilled to share our vision of driving the digital economy through innovation, entrepreneurship, and transformation. Join us to create jobs, boost growth, and enhance talent availability. Key initiatives: emerging tech strategy, fostering innovation, and public-private partnerships. Let’s build a brighter future for Karnataka!
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Activities
US Roadshow
- 28th Apr - 2nd May
KDEM’s US roadshow, in partnership with Mikro Grafeio, resulted in 80+ signed Letter of Intent’s from GCC investors, highlighting Karnataka’s appeal as a prime digital economy investment destination.
Our Team
Avinash
Program Manager
Did You Know?
40%
of IT/ITES and BPM companies are located in Karnataka.
34%
of GCC companies in India are located in Karnataka
8.2%
of India’s overall GDP is from Karnataka’s GSDP
60%
of India’s Forbes Global 2000 companies present in Bengaluru
5500+
IT/ITES companies present in Karnataka
750
MNCs contribute over $58 billion to Karnataka’s exports.
40%
of India’s total software exports, valued at $155 billion, is constituted to Karnataka
Activities
IESA Spacetronics and Deftronics
- 25th - 26th May 2023
KDEM’s co-hosted event with IESA showcased Karnataka as a global hub for Spacetronics, Deftronics, and Aerospace. It facilitated startup showcases, industry collaborations, and emphasized the state’s talent, ecosystem, policies, and market opportunities. The event also highlighted Belagavi’s potential as a drone cluster for industrial expansion.
Did You Know?
100+
Chip Design Houses
40%
National Share in Electronic Design
50%
National Share in electronic Product companies
10%
Contribution to India’s electronics production Output
300+
Export oriented Manufacturing units
400+
R&D Centers
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