From Our Special Correspondent
Daijiworld Media Network
Bengaluru, Nov 30: Karnataka’s Department of Electronics, IT, BT, and S & T has unveiled 35 ground-breaking products and solutions developed by start-ups during the 26th edition of the Bengaluru Tech Summit (BTS) 2023.
The second edition of Start-up Product Launch held at the Start-up 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.
The products were launched in the presence of Priyank Kharge, Minister for Electronics, IT & BT, Rural Development and Panchayat Raj, Prashanth Prakash, Chairman, Vision Group for Start-ups, Government of Karnataka
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 start-ups 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 Start-ups, and CoE - Cybersecurity.
Government Backing: Several start-ups 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 start-ups, a noteworthy 9 are women-led, underlining the inclusive and diverse nature of Karnataka's start-up ecosystem.