The Government of Karnataka has approved the Start-Up Policy 2025–2030, a forward-looking initiative designed to strengthen the state’s leadership in innovation and entrepreneurship. With an outlay of ₹518.27 crore, the policy sets an ambitious goal of creating 25,000 new startups, including 10,000 from Beyond Bengaluru — in emerging hubs such as Mysuru, Mangaluru, Hubballi-Dharwad, and Kalaburagi — to promote inclusive and balanced regional development.
“The policy aims to support the creation of 25,000 new startups, including 10,000 from Beyond Bengaluru — in cities like Mysuru, Mangaluru, Hubballi-Dharwad, and Kalaburagi — to ensure balanced regional growth,” the announcement stated.
At its core, the policy focuses on nurturing future-ready enterprises in next-generation technologies, including artificial intelligence, blockchain, quantum computing, semiconductor design, and other deep tech fields. By emphasizing emerging technologies, the government aims to position Karnataka as a global hub for innovation-driven entrepreneurship.
The Start-Up Policy 2025–2030 introduces an integrated framework to support every stage of the startup lifecycle — from idea incubation and funding to market access, global collaborations, and policy enablement. It also seeks to enhance ease of doing business for entrepreneurs by simplifying regulatory processes and strengthening institutional mechanisms to accelerate growth.
A key component of the initiative is the expansion of Karnataka’s Global Innovation Alliances (GIA), which now provide startups with international exposure and access to markets in more than 30 countries. This global outreach aims to foster cross-border collaborations, attract investments, and help startups scale their innovations beyond India’s borders.
“Additionally, Karnataka’s Global Innovation Alliances have been expanded to provide startups with international exposure and access to markets across 30+ countries. The overarching goal: enable ideas born in Karnataka to scale rapidly and solve real-world problems for India and beyond,” the statement added.
With this comprehensive policy, Karnataka reinforces its status as India’s startup capital — one that not only drives technological advancement within Bengaluru but also empowers innovation across the state. The initiative is expected to fuel job creation, attract global investors, and catalyze breakthroughs in deep tech and digital transformation over the next five years.
