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GIA to Drive Karnataka Global Tech Partnerships Says Minister Priyank Kharge
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News18•06-10-2026, 19:30
GIA to Drive Karnataka Global Tech Partnerships Says Minister Priyank Kharge
- •Karnataka is positioning itself as a major global hub for technology, innovation, and investment partnerships through the Global Innovation Alliance.
- •IT Minister Priyank Kharge stated that GIA now connects global tech ecosystems and has official partnerships with over 40 countries.
- •The state is focusing on next-generation sectors including artificial intelligence, semiconductors, quantum technology, biotech, and space technology.
- •The newly introduced GIA Engagement Framework aims to make international collaboration more structured, reciprocal, and outcome-oriented ahead of BTS 2026.
- •The government is developing the Global Innovation and Growth Alliance as a permanent physical infrastructure in Bengaluru for international innovation.
Key Questions Answered
The Global Innovation Alliance (GIA) connects global technology ecosystems and has official partnerships with more than 40 countries, expanding from 10 countries in 2018.
The 29th Bengaluru Tech Summit (BTS 2026) is scheduled from November 17 to 19, 2026, at the Bangalore International Exhibition Centre (BIEC) under the theme 'AI & Beyond'.
The new GIA Engagement Framework focuses on global startup mobility and market access, international institutional partnerships, global visibility and strategic engagements, and governance through a dedicated International Desk.
