Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah hosted a high-powered breakfast meeting with nearly 100 top industry leaders on Monday, reaffirming Bengaluru’s status as the undisputed tech capital of India and a global frontrunner in Artificial Intelligence (AI), quantum technology, and innovation-driven industries .
The gathering, organized by the Department of Electronics, IT & BT, served as a curtain-raiser to the 28th Bengaluru Tech Summit, set to take place from November 18 to 20, 2025.
The gathering, organized by the Department of Electronics, IT & BT, served as a curtain-raiser to the 28th Bengaluru Tech Summit, set to take place from November 18 to 20, 2025.
Key Highlights from the Meeting
Bengaluru: A Global AI Powerhouse
- Bengaluru ranks 5th among the world’s top AI hubs.
- The city holds nearly half of India’s AI talent, making it the second-largest AI talent pool globally.
- Karnataka’s upcoming IT Policy aims to strengthen AI-focused infrastructure and innovation
Pioneering Quantum Technology
- Karnataka is the first Indian state to launch a Quantum Technology Roadmap.
- The vision: Make Karnataka Asia’s leading quantum innovation hub by 2035.
- Projected $20 billion quantum economy with initiatives such as:
- Quantum Hardware Parks
- Quantum Innovation Zones
- Global Quantum Conclave in Bengaluru
Global Capability Centre (GCC) Growth
- Karnataka contributes 44% of India’s total software exports.
- The IT and ITeS sector accounts for 26% of Karnataka’s economy.
- Hosts 875+ Global Capability Centres (30% of India’s total).
- Target: Add 500 GCCs by 2029, creating 3.5 lakh jobs and generating $50 billion in output.
Statewide Tech Expansion
- Focus on innovation clusters beyond Bengaluru to spread growth.
- Strong startup ecosystem: 18,300+ startups and 45 unicorns.
- Upcoming mega projects:
- KWIN City – Integrated hub for wellness, innovation, and future industries.
- Health City – World-class healthcare and life sciences hub combining:
- Advanced medical research
- Biotech innovation
- Med-tech manufacturing
- Super-specialty hospitals
CM’s Vision for the Future
Siddaramaiah emphasized Karnataka’s legacy of technology leadership—from the progressive policies of the Mysuru kings to India’s first IT policy in 1997, and the GCC Policy 2024.
His call to action for industry leaders was clear:
“We are the best place for entrepreneurs to start and scale globally. Bring your investments to Karnataka.”
His call to action for industry leaders was clear:
“We are the best place for entrepreneurs to start and scale globally. Bring your investments to Karnataka.”
About Bengaluru Tech Summit 2025
The 28th edition of the Bengaluru Tech Summit will bring together global tech leaders, innovators, policymakers, and startups to explore advancements in AI, quantum technology, biotech, deeptech, and more.
Dates: November 18 – 20, 2025
Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka
Dates: November 18 – 20, 2025
Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka
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