CONTEXT

• Karnataka has been a leading hub for innovation, tech startups, and R&D in India.
• Bengaluru, known as the “Silicon Valley of India,” has global recognition in deep-tech capabilities.
• Government of Karnataka aims to reinforce its leadership in global innovation and digital economy.

CONCEPT – GLOBAL INNOVATION HUB (DISTRICT I)

• A joint initiative by Karnataka Government, Bangalore Airport City Limited (BACL), and ANSR.
• Located within BACL’s Business Park at Bengaluru Airport City.
• Functions as a collaborative innovation platform for deep-tech entrepreneurship and commercial R&D.
• Designed to integrate:
  • Global Capability Centers (GCCs)
  • IT service providers
  • Startups, VCs, accelerators
  • Corporate R&D labs
  • Academia & public institutions
• Focus areas:
  • AI, quantum computing, blockchain
  • Customer experience technologies
• Industry verticals supported:
  • Aerospace, space tech, smart cities
  • Retail, BFSI, telecom, manufacturing, defence

CURRENT  

• District I is a flagship project in BACL’s 28 million sq. ft. Business Park.
• Mixed-use design supports R&D, education, healthcare, hospitality, lifestyle.
• Offers a “Live, Work, Learn, Create” ecosystem.
• Acts as a springboard for future-ready, innovation-driven economy.
• Envisions global leadership for Bengaluru in innovation and tech development.
• Aims to accelerate commercialisation of academic research and enterprise innovation.
• Supports Karnataka’s larger goals under Digital Economy Mission and Startup Policy.