Five tech hubs to be set up in Karnataka: K.J. George

Team Udayavani, Aug 7, 2018, 4:29 PM IST

Bengaluru: The State government is working on setting up five technology hubs across the state for innovations by start-ups in the product space for domestic and export markets.

IT Minister K.J. George said that the first K-Tech hub was opened at Belagavi in the northwest region last week and the second hub in Bengaluru today (Monday). Three more hubs are being set up at Mangaluru, Mysuru and Shivamogga.

The tech hubs will offer office space and amenities to incubate ideas and innovate products by start-ups in the respective regions.

“Of the five hubs, four are being located in tier-2 cities across the state to leverage the manufacturing clusters around them and hire local talent from colleges and institutions in the respective regions,” said George.

The hubs will also create ecosystem to sustain them and attract investments from local entrepreneurs for job creation and all-round development.

“The hubs will also engage with stakeholders in the region, attract talent, promote entrepreneurship for more start-ups,” said George.