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Ahead of GIM 2025, Karnataka Government shortlists 48 start-ups across key sectors

Ahead of GIM 2025, Karnataka Government shortlists 48 start-ups across key sectors


Ahead of the Global Investor Meet 2025 (GIM), the Government of Karnataka and the Department of Commerce & Industries have shortlisted 48 start-ups across Electronics Systems Design & Manufacturing (ESDM), Auto/Electric Vehicles (EV), and Aerospace & Defence (A&D).

As part of the initiative, the selected start-ups will receive a $300,000 prize, along with opportunities for investor interactions with venture capitalists, private equity firms, and potential customers.

The startups were chosen through the ‘VentuRISE’ startup challenge, which will be held during GIM 2025 from February 11–14. The initiative has garnered interest from companies such as Epsilon Carbon, BOSCH, Gold Plus, Lam Research, and Toyota.

The 2024–25 edition of the challenge attracted approximately 1,000 applications, compared to over 1,200 applications received during its debut in 2022.

Global Investor Meet

The Global Investor Meet aims to attract investments and generate employment, according to M.B. Patil, Karnataka’s Minister for Large and Medium Scale Industries (excluding Sugar). Patil has visited the US, South Korea, Japan, Singapore, and other European nations, conducting roadshows and interactive meetings with potential investors.

The event will highlight advancements in sectors such as electronics, healthcare, space technology, and advanced manufacturing. It will also feature dedicated country pavilions and networking sessions for global investors.

According to Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, the state government aims to sign MoUs worth ₹10 lakh crore in investments while unveiling a new five-year industrial policy for 2025–2030 at the event.





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