ENA Sectors 2024-11-21 15:44:29 <p><span style="font-size:14px"><strong>Bengaluru, Nov 21 (KNN)</strong> The second day of the prestigious Bengaluru Tech Summit (BTS) witnessed the Karnataka government unveiling 50 cutting-edge products and solutions developed by state-supported start-ups.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">These innovations span sectors such as IT/ITeS, agri-tech, med-tech, health care, clean-tech, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and deep tech.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Most start-ups showcased were nurtured in Karnatakas K-tech Innovation Hubs, Centres of Excellence (CoEs), and Technology Business Incubators (TBIs).</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">These facilities, established in partnership with industry bodies like the National Association of Software and Service Companies (NASSCOM) and the India Electronics &amp; Semiconductor Association (IESA), provide crucial support to start-ups at various stages of growth.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Celebrating excellence, the Software Technology Parks of India (STPI) awards recognised industry leaders. Larsen &amp; Toubro Technology Services (LTTS) bagged the Best Performer award in the Mysuru region, with a remarkable Rs 5,000 crore in IT services exports.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Mercedes-Benz Research and Development India was named the Highest Job Creator in IT, though specific figures were undisclosed.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Further accolades went to Altran Technologies India, Microland, and Standard Chartered Global Business Services for their exceptional growth in IT/ITES exports. Schneider Electric IT Business was crowned the IT Pride of Karnataka for its contributions to electronic hardware exports.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Karnataka Industries Minister M.B. Patil lauded STPI initiatives, emphasising, India has risen as a global leader in software services, thanks to a robust IT ecosystem fostered by these efforts.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The summit also spotlighted challenges and opportunities in the sector. Shan MS from Namma Yatri urged expedited financial access for drivers, calling for the swift implementation of RBIs FLDG initiative.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Rapido co-founder Aravind Sanka forecasted a surge in vehicle ownership fuelled by affordable electric vehicles (EVs), predicting transformative changes in the next 10-15 years.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">BTS continues to cement Bengalurus status as a global innovation hub, driving collaboration across technology, industry, and government.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px"><em><strong>(KNN Bureau)</strong></em></span></p> 39989 https://knnindia.co.in/news/newsdetails/sectors/karnataka-unveils-50-start-up-innovations-at-bengaluru-tech-summit 2024-11-21 15:44:29 knnindia.co.in