Invest Karnataka 2025 to feature 19 country partners and 9 pavilions

NT Correspondent

Bengaluru: Invest Karnataka, the state's premier global investor meet, will feature France, Japan and Israel among 19 country partners and nine dedicated pavilions, the state's Minister for Large and Medium Industries and Infrastructure Development M B Patel said on Thursday. The global investors meet will be held from February 12–14, 2025, with an inaugural event on February 11. "Spearheaded by Patil, the event will reinforce Karnataka's position as a global investment hub.

A key highlight is the participation of 19 country partners, including France, Netherlands, Japan, Thailand, Malaysia, South Korea, Israel, Norway, Switzerland, Taiwan, Germany, Australia, Denmark, Poland, Italy, United Kingdom, Slovenia, Bahrain, and Singapore, alongside 9 dedicated country pavilions showcasing investment opportunities and trade collaborations," a state government statement said. Patil has spearheaded efforts to position Karnataka as a top investment destination across aerospace, renewable energy, electronics, semiconductors, and advanced manufacturing. Invest Karnataka aims at promoting the state as an attractive destination for investment across various sectors.

It seeks to foster economic growth, create job opportunities, and enhance Karnataka's position as a hub for business and innovation, especially in industries such as technology, manufacturing, aerospace, defense, and more. Alongside, the Future of Innovation Expo will highlight advancements in mobility, defense, biotech, R&D, and precision manufacturing.

The summit will also drive SME and startup growth, training 2,000+ SMEs in Industry 4.0, supporting 100 SMEs in digital transformation, and launching the second edition of VentuRISE Global Startup Challenge to foster manufacturing and green-tech startups. Additionally, Patil has spearheaded the development of an AI-powered SME Connect Portal, designed to seamlessly link SMEs with large OEMs.