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Hans India
22-07-2025
- Business
- Hans India
Global collaboration meet to drive global tech partnerships
Bengaluru: The Department of E, IT, BT, Government of Karnataka, under its Global Innovation Alliance (GIA) initiative, hosted the Global Collaboration Meet on Monday to promote the Bengaluru Tech Summit 2025 (BTS 2025) to its partner countries & international trade mission representatives. The meet held in Bengaluru, was graced by Dr. Ekroop Caur, IAS, Secretary to Government, Department of Electronics, Information Technology, Biotechnology and Science & Technology, Govt. of Karnataka, Rahul Sharanappa Sankanur, IAS, Managing Director, KITS, Govt. of Karnataka and Daljeet Kumar, IAS, Deputy Secretary, Department of Electronics, IT, BT and S&T, Government of Karnataka. Global Collaboration partners from United Kingdom, Australia, Germany, Japan, Switzerland, USA, France, Netherlands, Singapore, Israel, Poland, Belgium, Denmark, Italy, South Korea, Morocco, Vietnam, Czech Republic and other International Agencies were also present on this occasion. The Global Innovation Alliance (GIA), an initiative of the Department of Electronics, IT, and Biotechnology, Government of Karnataka, fosters partnerships with leading tech and innovation nations. Launched in 2017 under the Karnataka Unit for International Co-operation (KUIC), the GIA network has expanded from 10 countries in 2018 to over 35 nations by 2025. The Global Collaboration Meet was convened to further strengthen cross-border collaboration in the lead-up to the Bengaluru Tech Summit 2025, scheduled to take place from 18–20 November at BIEC, Bengaluru. Dr Ekroop Caur shared an insightful overview of the Summit, highlighting the unique opportunities it offers for partner countries to showcase their cutting-edge technologies, government initiatives, leading industry players and academic excellence on a global stage through participation in the international exhibition, conference and country Caur also presented the various outreach activities under the GIA Initiative.
Hindustan Times
09-07-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Berlin to set up business outpost in Bengaluru as ties with Karnataka deepen: Report
Bengaluru is set to strengthen its international start-up and innovation credentials with a new cross-continental partnership as Berlin will establish a business liaison office in the city by next year, marking its first such presence in India and only its third worldwide after New York and Beijing, news agency PTI reported. Karnataka's ITBT minister Priyank Kharge with Franziska Giffey, Berlin's Mayor and Senator for Economic Affairs, and other officials in Bengaluru.(X) This development comes as part of a formal declaration of intent signed between the State of Berlin and the Government of Karnataka. The announcement was made by Karnataka's Minister for IT, Biotechnology, and Electronics, Priyank Kharge, who shared the news on social media platform X. READ | Karnataka HC bars government from filing final report in Bengaluru stampede case without permission The agreement, forged under Karnataka's Global Innovation Alliance initiative, aims to connect the start-up ecosystems of both regions more closely. The focus will be on facilitating start-up exchanges, offering soft-landing support for entrepreneurs, and building joint capacities in advanced technology and research. 'This partnership under Karnataka's Global Innovation Alliance, will reduce the distance between Berlin and Bengaluru by enabling start-up exchange, soft-landing support and deeper tech and innovation collaboration,' Kharge posted. He emphasized that collaboration will zero in on high-growth sectors including Artificial Intelligence, FinTech, Life Sciences, and Digitalisation—domains where both cities boast global reputations. READ | Bengaluru has turned into a heat trap as concrete swallows the city: Report Kharge added, 'We will soon institutionalise this partnership through a joint steering committee and dedicated nodal points on both sides to track progress, co-create programs and ensure outcome-based delivery." The agreement was signed in the presence of Franziska Giffey, Berlin's Mayor and Senator for Economic Affairs, who is currently leading a 25-member trade delegation on a mission to Bengaluru and Delhi. She confirmed Berlin's plan to set up a formal business representation in the Karnataka capital, positioning the city as a key partner for Germany in South Asia. READ | Bengaluru braces for traffic disruptions as thousands protest at Freedom Park today The delegation includes top leaders such as Stefan Franzke, CEO of Berlin Partner for Business and Technology; Jeannine Koch, head of the media association medianet berlinbrandenburg eV; and Berol Bicer from the Berlin Chamber of Industry and Commerce. Over two days in Bengaluru, the group will visit leading institutions like Infosys, RV College of Engineering, and IIM Bangalore, while engaging with major industry bodies including NASSCOM. (With inputs from PTI)
Time of India
08-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Bengaluru-Berlin partnership to drive innovation, startup exchange: Priyank Kharge
Academy Empower your mind, elevate your skills A joint declaration of intent was signed between the Government of Karnataka and the State of Berlin, Federal Republic of Germany, Karnataka's Minister for Electronics, IT/BT Priyank Kharge said on posted on 'X' that the declaration was signed in the presence of Franziska Giffey , Mayor of Berlin and Senator for Economic Affairs, Energy and Public Enterprises, Germany."This partnership under Karnataka's Global Innovation Alliance will reduce the distance between Berlin and Bengaluru by enabling startup exchange , soft-landing support, and deeper tech and innovation collaboration ," the minister to him, the collaboration will focus on areas such as FinTech, Artificial Intelligence, IT/Digitalisation, and Life Sciences, which reflect Bengaluru's global leadership in emerging technologies and complement Berlin's strengths in innovation and ecosystem development."Both governments believe innovation must be equitable, so we are placing special emphasis on women-led enterprises and green innovation," he said Karnataka would soon institutionalise this partnership through a joint steering committee and dedicated nodal points on both sides to track progress, co-create programmes, and ensure outcome-based Giffey, who is leading a 25-member trade delegation to Bengaluru and Delhi, announced after the signing that Berlin would open a representative business office in Bengaluru next year to promote bilateral trade. This will be Berlin's third such office after New York and is accompanied by Stefan Franzke, CEO of Berlin Partner for Business and Technology; Jeannine Koch, CEO of medianet berlinbrandenburg eV; and Berol Bicer, Executive Board Member of the Berlin Chamber of Industry and delegation includes companies and startups from the digitalisation, energy, mobility, and GreenTech sectors, aiming to explore new markets and build partnerships in their two-day visit to Bengaluru, the delegation will visit the Infosys campus, RV College of Engineering, and IIM Bangalore, and hold meetings with industry bodies, including NASSCOM.
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Business Standard
08-07-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
Bengaluru-Berlin pact to drive innovation, startup exchange: Priyank Kharge
A joint declaration of intent was signed between the Government of Karnataka and the State of Berlin, Federal Republic of Germany, Karnataka's Minister for Electronics, IT/BT Priyank Kharge said on Tuesday. Kharge posted on 'X' that the declaration was signed in the presence of Franziska Giffey, Mayor of Berlin and Senator for Economic Affairs, Energy and Public Enterprises, Germany. "This partnership under Karnataka's Global Innovation Alliance will reduce the distance between Berlin and Bengaluru by enabling startup exchange, soft-landing support, and deeper tech and innovation collaboration," the minister said. According to him, the collaboration will focus on areas such as FinTech, Artificial Intelligence, IT/Digitalisation, and Life Sciences, which reflect Bengaluru's global leadership in emerging technologies and complement Berlin's strengths in innovation and ecosystem development. "Both governments believe innovation must be equitable, so we are placing special emphasis on women-led enterprises and green innovation," he added. Kharge said Karnataka would soon institutionalise this partnership through a joint steering committee and dedicated nodal points on both sides to track progress, co-create programmes, and ensure outcome-based delivery. Mayor Giffey, who is leading a 25-member trade delegation to Bengaluru and Delhi, announced after the signing that Berlin would open a representative business office in Bengaluru next year to promote bilateral trade. This will be Berlin's third such office after New York and Beijing. She is accompanied by Stefan Franzke, CEO of Berlin Partner for Business and Technology; Jeannine Koch, CEO of medianet berlinbrandenburg eV; and Berol Bicer, Executive Board Member of the Berlin Chamber of Industry and Commerce. The delegation includes companies and startups from the digitalisation, energy, mobility, and GreenTech sectors, aiming to explore new markets and build partnerships in India. During their two-day visit to Bengaluru, the delegation will visit the Infosys campus, RV College of Engineering, and IIM Bangalore, and hold meetings with industry bodies, including NASSCOM.
