Karnataka Organises Global Collaboration Meet to Boost International Partnerships for Bengaluru Tech Summit 2025
Bengaluru, July 21, 2025:
The Department of Electronics, IT, and Biotechnology, Government of Karnataka, hosted the Global Collaboration Meet today at the Four Seasons Hotel, Bengaluru, under the Global Innovation Alliance (GIA) initiative. The event served as a strategic platform to engage with international partners and promote the upcoming Bengaluru Tech Summit 2025 (BTS 2025), scheduled from November 18–20 at the Bangalore International Exhibition Centre (BIEC).
Key government officials, including Dr. Ekroop Caur, IAS, Secretary, Department of Electronics, IT, BT, and S&T; Shri Rahul Sharanappa Sankanur, IAS, Managing Director, KITS; and Shri Daljeet Kumar, IAS, Deputy Secretary, Department of Electronics, IT, BT and S&T, graced the event. Representatives from over 20 countries, including the UK, USA, Germany, Japan, France, Israel, South Korea, Singapore, Netherlands, Australia, and others, were also in attendance.
The Global Innovation Alliance (GIA) was launched in 2017 to build partnerships with top innovation ecosystems worldwide. Since its inception, the alliance has grown from 10 member nations to over 35 by 2025.
The meet focused on fostering deeper international cooperation and encouraging GIA partner countries to actively participate in BTS 2025 through country delegations, national pavilions, and focused sessions. Dr. Caur emphasized the summit’s significance in showcasing advancements in emerging technologies, fostering global collaboration, and promoting Karnataka’s innovation leadership.
“The Bengaluru Tech Summit is now one of Asia’s premier platforms for technology and innovation. With BTS 2025 set to take place at BIEC for the first time, we invite our partner nations to leverage this opportunity to exhibit their innovations, engage with Indian startups and industries, and explore joint initiatives in research, technology, and policy,” Dr. Caur stated.
This year’s edition is expected to attract over 1,00,000 attendees, including 20,000+ startup founders, 1,000+ investors, 600+ speakers, and 15,000+ delegates, along with participation from 60+ countries and all 36 Indian States and Union Territories.
With the central theme ‘Futurise’, BTS 2025 will feature 10 conference tracks covering areas such as DeepTech, Semiconductor Technology, Biotech, Digital Health, AI, Fintech, Defence & Spacetech, and Climate Tech. The Future Makers Conclave will highlight changemakers from various fields including entrepreneurship, spirituality, art, and exploration, attracting over 2,000 startup leaders.
The Startup Springboard initiative will offer high-growth ventures access to investor pitching, mentorship clinics, global networking, and international exposure. A dedicated Startup Pavilion, thematic sessions on scaling and fundraising, and the prestigious Startup Awards will further strengthen startup engagement.
Additional programmes such as the Rural IT Quiz, Bio Quiz, Bio Posters, and Exhibitor & Innovation Awards, along with a Global Leaders’ Reception, will enrich the summit experience.
To learn more, visit: http://www.bengalurutechsummit.com
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