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Karnataka Boosts Tech Beyond Bengaluru: Global Centres Approved for Belagavi, Hubballi
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News18•29-09-2026, 20:45
Karnataka Boosts Tech Beyond Bengaluru: Global Centres Approved for Belagavi, Hubballi
- •The Karnataka government has approved Global Technology Centres (GTCs) in Belagavi and Hubballi to expand the state's technology sector beyond Bengaluru, as announced by Minister Priyank Kharge.
- •These GTCs are part of the Local Economy Accelerator Programme (LEAP), aiming to provide infrastructure and opportunities for technology talent, startups, and enterprises in North Karnataka.
- •The Belagavi GTC will be established at Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU) across approximately 10,000 sq ft, costing Rs 82.80 lakh over three years, with KDEM as the implementing agency.
- •The Hubballi GTC will also span about 10,000 sq ft at the Hubballi IT Park, incurring an expenditure of Rs 5.80 crore over three years, with KDEM and KRIDL involved.
- •These centres aim to foster local talent, provide facilities for tech enterprises, and create new employment opportunities, strengthening links between educational institutions, startups, and industry.
Key Questions Answered
The Karnataka government has approved the establishment of Global Technology Centres in Belagavi and Hubballi to expand the state's technology sector beyond Bengaluru.
The centres are being established under the Local Economy Accelerator Programme (LEAP), utilizing allocations from its Creation of Incubators and Accelerators initiative to strengthen regional startups and innovation.
The Karnataka Digital Economy Mission (KDEM) serves as the implementing agency for the Belagavi Global Technology Centre, which is located on the campus of Visvesvaraya Technological University.
