Overview
- Bengaluru Tech Summit 2025 will run November 18–20 at BIEC with a deep tech and AI focus under the theme “Futurise.”
- A Future Makers’ Conclave on November 20 is slated to gather over 10,000 founders, investors and mentors to showcase AI and deep-tech startups.
- The ₹600 crore package includes ₹150 crore for a DeepTech Elevate Fund, ₹80 crore for Elevate Beyond Bengaluru, ₹75 crore via KITVEN, ₹48 crore for new incubators at IIT/IIIT Dharwad and Kalaburagi, and ₹110 crore for higher-education incubators across 11 institutions.
- Organisers project more than 500 speakers, 20,000 delegates, 1,000 exhibitors and about 50,000 visitors from over 60 countries.
- Officials say discussions are underway with venture firms on a joint fund of up to ₹1,000 crore and on private matching commitments, with potential announcements expected before the summit.