Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah Invites Global Partners to Build Tech, Trade Bridges at ‘Bridge to Bengaluru’ Diplomatic Event
New Delhi: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah extended a global invitation to diplomats, tech leaders, and innovators at the ‘Bridge to Bengaluru’ event in New Delhi, ahead of the Bengaluru Tech Summit 2025. Speaking at Hotel ITC Maurya, the CM emphasized Karnataka’s readiness to lead on global technology collaboration, innovation, and sustainable growth.
The event, hosted by the Karnataka government’s Department of Electronics, IT, and Biotechnology, aimed to strengthen global diplomatic and trade relations under the Global Innovation Alliance. It marked the state’s strategic build-up to Asia’s premier technology forum scheduled in Bengaluru in November 2025.
“Karnataka is where tradition meets innovation. We are not only India’s tech and startup capital but also a cultural and tourism powerhouse. Today, we invite the world to collaborate with us — from quantum computing to tourism, clean energy to smart cities,” Siddaramaiah said.
2025 ರ ನವೆಂಬರ್ 18 ರಿಂದ 20 ರವರೆಗೆ ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು ಅಂತರರಾಷ್ಟ್ರೀಯ ವಸ್ತುಪ್ರದರ್ಶನ ಕೇಂದ್ರದಲ್ಲಿ ನಡೆಯಲಿರುವ ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು ಟೆಕ್ ಸಮಿಟ್ನಲ್ಲಿ ನಮ್ಮ ಈ ಯೋಜನೆಗಳಿಗೆ ಶಕ್ತಿ ತುಂಬಲಿವೆ. ಭವಿಷ್ಯೀಕರಿಸುವ(Futurise) ಎಂಬ ವಿಷಯವನ್ನು ಆಧರಿಸಿದ ಸಮಿಟ್ ನಲ್ಲಿ, ಕೃತಕ ವಿಜ್ಞಾನ, ಸೆಮಿಕಂಡಕ್ಟರ್ಸ್, ಆರೋಗ್ಯ ಹಾಗೂ ಹವಾಮಾನ ತಂತ್ರಜ್ಞಾನಗಳಲ್ಲಿ… pic.twitter.com/esSmp5eMSQ
— CM of Karnataka (@CMofKarnataka) August 1, 2025
The Chief Minister highlighted the state’s $337 billion economy, Bengaluru’s thriving startup ecosystem with 18,000 startups and 50 unicorns, and the government’s Beyond Bengaluru initiative to promote balanced growth in cities like Mysuru, Belagavi, and Hubballi-Dharwad.
He also introduced Karnataka’s vision to create an inclusive innovation ecosystem with new research districts and industry clusters. “Our state contributes 9% to India’s GDP and leads the country in IT exports. Through initiatives like NIPUNA Karnataka and partnerships with global firms, we are preparing our youth for jobs of the future in AI, cybersecurity, and biotech,” he said.
Inviting participation in the Bengaluru Tech Summit 2025 (Nov 18–20), he noted the event would feature over 1 lakh attendees, 1,200 exhibitors, and 600 global speakers. “Through the Global Innovation Alliance track, your countries can showcase innovations and forge long-term business collaborations,” Siddaramaiah added.
The CM concluded by reaffirming Karnataka’s commitment to global partnerships and inclusive development, stating, “Whether through technology, tourism, or talent, Karnataka is open and ready to collaborate with the world.”
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