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Karnataka Budget Proposes Robotics Innovation Zone in Bengaluru, AI Centre in Raichur
Karnataka Budget Proposes Robotics Innovation Zone in Bengaluru, AI Centre in Raichur
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Karnataka Budget Proposes Robotics Innovation Zone in Bengaluru, AI Centre in Raichur

An Artificial Intelligence and Robotics Technology Park will be developed under the Indian Institute of Science to support research, startups and industry collaborations in advanced technologies.

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Key takeaways

  • Establish an AI Centre of Excellence in Raichur to boost research and skill development.
  • Develop a Robotics and AI Innovation Zone in Bengaluru to foster industry collaborations.
  • Create an Artificial Intelligence and Robotics Technology Park to support startups and advanced tech research.
  • Implement the Super 100 Industry Academy Adoption Programme to enhance employability through industry partnerships.
  • Launch a drone testing facility in Chikkaballapur to evaluate drone performance and capabilities.
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An artificial intelligence centre of excellence will be established at the Indian Institute of Information Technology, Raichur, at a cost of ₹5 crore. The centre is expected to promote research, skill development and innovation in AI in the Kalyana Karnataka region.

The government also proposed setting up a robotics and AI campus—the Bangalore Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Innovation Zone—in collaboration with the Indian Space Research Organisation and Karnataka State Electronics Development Corporation.

Moreover, an Artificial Intelligence and Robotics Technology Park (ARTPARK) will be developed under the Indian Institute of Science to support research, startups and industry collaborations in advanced technologies.

To boost industry–academia partnerships, the government will implement the Super 100 Industry Academy Adoption Programme in collaboration with Karnataka Digital Economy Mission. The initiative aims to enhance employability by creating long-term collaborations between educational institutions and industry.

Furthermore, startup accelerator programmes will be organised through K Combinator to support emerging technology ventures and strengthen Karnataka’s deep-tech startup ecosystem.


The government also intends to establish a drone testing facility centre in Chikkaballapur district to support the testing and performance evaluation of drones.


An amount of ₹4 crore will be provided to design advanced surgical assistive robots in partnership with IIIT Bangalore and NIMHANS to complement effective neurosurgical treatment.


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