KJ George

State looks to deepen startup ecosystem in Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities

We help grow startups, investment will follow, says KJ George

Karnataka Innovation Authority to be established to give legal assistance to startups

The state has launched Innovate Karnataka, a campaign to boost innovation

Night drone racing is being organised at the Bengaluru Tech Summit

Over 200 startups are showcasing their technologies at the Summit

• Around 25% of the shortlisted startups are from outside Bengaluru
• The Karnataka government has announced a funding of $3.25 Mn for Elevate 2018
• 25% of all qualified startups are women-led and, of these, over 95% are organisations where women are co-founders or CXOs

The Department Of Skill Development, Entrepreneurship And Livelihood Has Been Given To RV Deshpande, Who Will Be Handling Revenue Department As Well