The Department of Electronics, IT, BT, and S & T, Government of Karnataka, proudly unveiled 35 ground-breaking products and solutions developed by startups during the 26th edition of the Bengaluru Tech Summit (BTS) 2023. The second edition of Startup Product Launch held at the Startup Innovation Zones over the 2nd and 3rd days of the summit. This initiative reflects the state's commitment to fostering innovation across a diverse spectrum of industries.
Key Highlights:
Sector-Agnostic Innovation: The launched products and solutions spanned a multitude of sectors, including IT/ITeS, Agri-Tech, Med-Tech, Healthcare, Clean-Tech, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Deep Tech, Blockchain, IoT, Cybersecurity, Environment Tech, AVGC and ESDM.
Diversity of Offerings: The array of innovative solutions included electronic devices integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Internet of Things (IoT), advancements in automotive manufacturing, innovations in footwear and accessories, technologies in avionics & defence, effluent air treatment solutions, apps to prevent fraudulent transactions, fabric authentication tools, Animations & Comics, and Deep Tech-based platforms for quality assessment.
Incubator Support: Majority of the startups have flourished within Government of Karnataka-supported incubators, such as K-tech Innovation Hubs, Centres of Excellence (CoEs), and Technology Business Incubators (TBIs) anchored by esteemed institutions like C-CAMP, NASSCOM, Jain Incubation Centre, Deshpande Startups, and CoE - Cybersecurity.
Government Backing: Several startups featured in this showcase have received financial grant support through the Government's Idea2PoC / ELEVATE Grant-in-aid seed funding program, highlighting the state's commitment to nurturing entrepreneurial talent and fostering a culture of innovation.
Diversity and Inclusion: Out of the 35 startups, a noteworthy 09 are women-led, underlining the inclusive and diverse nature of Karnataka's startup ecosystem.
The products are launched in the presence of -
· Shri Priyank Kharge, Hon’ble Minister for Electronics, IT & Bt, Rural Development and Panchayat Raj, Government of Karnataka
· Shri Prashanth Prakash, Chairman, Vision Group for Startups, Government of Karnataka
