Industry Minister’s Remarks at the BTS 2025

State to Develop a 200-Acre Semiconductor Park in KWIN City: M. B. Patil

Bengaluru: Recognising the growing importance of advanced industrial sectors, the State Government will establish a 200-acre Semiconductor Park in the upcoming KWIN City. The park will be equipped with all the facilities required by companies in this domain and will serve as a major innovation hub for the semiconductor industry at both the national and State levels, said Minister for Large and Medium Industries, M. B. Patil, on Tuesday.

He was speaking at the inaugural session of the three-day Bengaluru Tech Summit, which began at the Bengaluru International Exhibition Centre.

The Department of Large and Medium Industries has prioritised attracting investments from leading technology companies and major anchor investors. The Government aims to channel such investments into various industrial segments, including drones, semiconductor devices, and solar energy. At the same time, the State is also giving serious attention to Industry 5.0 and other modern industrial models, he explained.

For industries to grow and for Karnataka to remain a preferred destination for investors, a strong research and development ecosystem is essential. Karnataka is home to over 800 R&D centres, more than 100 chip-design firms, and 18,300 start-ups. These centres are engaged in advanced fields such as artificial intelligence, deep tech, quantum computing, and space-tech. Of the 5,000 acres earmarked for the proposed KWIN City, ample space will be reserved for R&D facilities, supported by a well-developed ecosystem, he said.

Several technology companies in the State are actively working in AI, ML (machine learning), quantum technologies, robotics, advanced manufacturing, and sustainable innovation. To encourage such enterprises, the Government has allocated ₹600 crore. Karnataka is determined to retain its leadership in both deep science and frontier technologies. In this direction, a Centre of Excellence for AI and Quantum Computing is being planned in Dharwad. He added that industries are also collaborating with educational institutions in areas such as biotechnology and cyber security.

The State has adopted forward-looking policies in ESDM, transportation systems, biotechnology, and start-up promotion. Karnataka is also working closely with countries such as Japan, the United States, Germany, and Singapore, he said.

Minister Visits Exhibition Stalls

After inaugurating the Bengaluru Tech Summit-2025, Large and Medium Industry Minister M. B. Patil visited the stalls of the Karnataka State Industrial Infrastructure Development Corporation (KSIIDC) and the Invest Karnataka Forum—both under his department—and formally opened them.

He also stopped by the stalls of Indian Telephone Industries (ITI), SBI Bank, and several others, where he was briefed on their key features and innovations.

At the ITI stall, the Minister inspected the high-quality wireless sets developed and manufactured by the company and even tested communication through one of them. He later viewed the drones produced by ITI and appreciated the work of the staff present.

Khusbhoo Goyal, Managing Director of KSIIDC, accompanied the Minister during the visit.