The Karnataka government unveiled 50 breakthrough products and solutions by emerging startups on Day 2 of the Bengaluru Tech Summit (BTS) 2025, held at the Bangalore International Exhibition Centre (BIEC).
One of the standout moments came from the youngest innovator at the event—eight-year-old Athvik Amith Kumar. He introduced Zozo Connect, a digital business card designed to simplify networking through smart, seamless sharing and easy personal branding.
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The launches took place in the presence of Priyank Kharge, Minister for Electronics, IT & BT, Rural Development and Panchayat Raj.
A Spectrum of Sector-Agnostic Innovation
The showcased solutions cut across a wide range of sectors, reflecting Karnataka’s diverse and fast-growing tech ecosystem. They span IT/ITeS, Agri-Tech, Med-Tech, Healthcare and Wellness, Clean-Tech, AI, Deep Tech, IoT, Cybersecurity, SaaS, R&D, AVGC, and ESDM.
The innovations include AI- and IoT-enabled electronic systems, automotive and defence technologies, effluent air treatment solutions, fraud-prevention apps, digital theatre platforms, smart warehousing tools, satcom applications, and deep-tech quality assessment platforms.
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Many of these startups have been nurtured within government-supported incubators such as K-tech Innovation Hubs, Centres of Excellence, and Technology Business Incubators. Several are anchored by institutions like IISc and supported by industry bodies including NASSCOM, IESA, and the BBC. The state’s advanced facilities have played a key role in enabling these startups to build and refine their products.
Creativity Meets Technology at BTS
At a panel discussion titled Exploring Creativity in the Age of AI, filmmaker Shekhar Kapur highlighted the growing influence of artificial intelligence across creative fields, including cinema. He noted that while AI brings vast technical possibilities, its real power lies in how it extends human imagination.
Kapur cited War Lords, an English film built entirely using AI, and reflected on how his 1980s classic Mr India could take on a completely new dimension if reimagined with today’s technology. He explained that while the human brain functions logically, the heart operates emotionally—an important distinction between creativity and technology.
Biocon founder Kiran Mazumdar Shaw added that technology should enhance communication and artistic expression, but stressed that human emotion and creativity remain irreplaceable.
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Digital Agri Mission to Transform Farming Advisory
In another session on Agricultural Biotechnology and Food Innovation, NABARD Deputy Managing Director Govardhan Singh Rawat spoke about the potential of the Digital Agri Mission (DAM). He said that the initiative will enable agri-tech companies to offer tailored solutions to farmers by using digital data collected from farmlands and agricultural activities.
According to Rawat, the data-driven approach will allow farmers to receive precise guidance at every stage—from pre-sowing decisions to market access. The support will cover crop planning, weather intelligence, fertilisers, irrigation strategies, pest management, insurance, and market information.
