ORGANISERS
Government of Karnataka
Karnataka is globally recognized as the Information Technology (IT), Biotechnology (Bt), Research and Development (R&D) and Start-Up capital of the country with Bengaluru being recognised as the world's most dynamic city and India's Silicon Valley of east.
Karnataka has historically been a hub for technology and R&D based institutions in India and boasts of adequate infrastructure to support its vision. The Department of Electronics, IT, Bt and S&T through its innovative initiatives has been promoting Karnataka making it the most preferred destination for frontier technologies and has created a conducive environment for Electronics, IT, Bt and S&T related industries. Karnataka is the first state to draft its own IT, Biotech, ESDM, AVGC and Start-up policy and has set up 9 CoEs, incubation & learning centres.
Link : www.karnataka.gov.in
Karnataka Innovation and Technology Society (KITS)
Karnataka Innovation and Technology Society (KITS) helps the Department of Information Technology and Biotechnology in facilitating and promoting the Information Technology and Biotech sectors in the state. KITS acts as a synergic liaison between Industry and Government, providing secretarial services to the State IT and Bt projects, making it the linchpin for providing all basic information that facilitates the establishment of IT & Bt Industries in the State. It is the nodal agency for implementing the decisions of the Vision Group on IT and the Vision Group on Bt.
KITS also focuses on tapping Karnataka's large IT talent pool, functioning as a key driver for augmenting foreign investments and collaborations, to enhance skill development, mutual industry facilitation and encourage startups and MSMEs.
Link : www.k-tech.karnataka.gov.in
Software Technology Parks of India (STPI)
Software Technology Parks of India (STPI) has played a seminal role in establishing India as an Information Technology superpower. STPI is an autonomous body under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) Govt. of India. It is conceived with the distinct objective of encouraging, promoting and boosting software exports from India and maintains internal engineering resources to provide consulting, training, and implementation services.
Additionally, STPI also helps setup and manage infrastructural facilities. From time to time, efforts are made to provide statutory and other promotional services to exporters by implementing the Software Technology Parks (STP), Electronics and Hardware Technology Parks (EHTP) Schemes and SEZ schemes offered by Govt. of India. Today, STPI is synonymous with excellent Infrastructure and statutory support for the booming IT sector of the country.
Link : www.stpi.in
Vision Groups on
(Information Technology, Biotechnology & StartUp)
Karnataka's Vision Groups for IT & Electronics, Biotechnology, and Startups bring together some of the most respected leaders and innovators from the State's vibrant technology, life sciences, and startup ecosystems. These expert groups serve as strategic think tanks, offering their time and insights to support the State Government in shaping forward-looking policies and initiatives. Meeting regularly with key government stakeholders, the Vision Groups play a vital role in guiding Karnataka's innovation agenda. Over the years, they have also been instrumental in shaping the vision and direction of the Bengaluru Tech Summit.
Link : vision-group-information-technology
Link : vision-group-of-biotechnology
Link : vision-group-on-startups
MM Activ Sci-Tech Communications
MM Activ Sci-Tech Communications is India's leading event curator in the field of frontier technologies. Since its inception in the year 2000, MM Activ has conceived an organised over 100 National and International conventions in sectors like IT & Electronics, Biotechnology, Agritechnology, Nanotechnology, Space Technology, Nutraceuticals, R&D and Higher Education, Sustainable Chemistry, Transport & Logistics, MRO, Renewable Energy, Water and Investments. MM Activ is also the publisher of leading business magazines like Bio Spectrum (Asia & India), NuFFooDS Spectrum (Asia & India) & Agro Spectrum.
Link : www.mmactiv.com
