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The Karnataka government will develop a 200-acre semiconductor park within the upcoming 5,000-acre KWIN City near Bengaluru, aiming to strengthen its position in advanced manufacturing and next-generation technologies. Announced at the Bengaluru Tech Summit, the park will offer specialised infrastructure for chip-making companies and act as a national innovation hub. Minister M B Patil highlighted the state's push to attract investments in semiconductors, drones, solar energy and Industry 5.0. Karnataka already hosts over 800 R&D centres, 100 chip-design firms and thousands of start-ups in areas such as AI, quantum computing and deep tech. The government has allocated INR 600 crore and is planning a Centre of Excellence for AI and Quantum Computing in Dharwad.
The Karnataka government recently announced that it will develop a 200-acre semiconductor park within the upcoming KWIN (Knowledge, Wellbeing, and Innovation) City near Bengaluru. Minister for Large and Medium Industries M B Patil noted that the initiative reflects the state's growing focus on advanced industrial sectors. The planned park, he said, would be created with comprehensive infrastructure tailored to the needs of semiconductor companies and would operate as a pivotal innovation hub for the industry at both the national and state levels. Advertisement
The announcement was made during the inaugural session of the three-day Bengaluru Tech Summit, which commenced at the Bengaluru International Exhibition Centre. Patil explained that the Department of Large and Medium Industries has been prioritising investment inflows from major technology companies and anchor investors. He conveyed that the government intends to steer such investments toward sectors such as drones, semiconductor devices, and solar energy, while also placing strategic emphasis on Industry 5.0 and other contemporary industrial models.
He observed that the growth of industries and Karnataka's continued position as a preferred investment destination depend on a robust research and development ecosystem. The state currently hosts over 800 R&D centres, more than 100 chip-design firms, and around 18,300 start-ups, many of which operate in emerging areas including artificial intelligence, deep technology, quantum computing, and space-technology.
Of the 5,000 acres earmarked for KWIN City, a substantial portion will be set aside for R&D facilities supported by a strong ecosystem. Patil added that a dedicated 200-acre Semiconductor Park has already been demarcated, equipped with essential facilities, and intended to evolve into the core of semiconductor-related innovation within the state and eventually the country.
He further noted that numerous technology firms in Karnataka are engaged in fields such as AI, machine learning, quantum technologies, robotics, advanced manufacturing, and sustainable innovation. To encourage such activity, the state government has allocated INR 600 crore. Karnataka, he said, remains committed to maintaining leadership in deep science and frontier technologies, and in this direction, a Centre of Excellence for AI and Quantum Computing is being planned in Dharwad. Industries are also collaborating with educational institutions in biotechnology, cyber security, and associated domains.
Patil remarked that Karnataka has adopted progressive policies across ESDM (Electronics System Design & Manufacturing), transportation systems, biotechnology, and start-up development, and is working closely with global partners including Japan, the United States, Germany, and Singapore.
Karnataka's vision for KWIN City and its dedicated semiconductor park demonstrates the state's intention to strengthen its position in advanced manufacturing and next-generation technologies. By combining R&D infrastructure, targeted investment strategies, and international collaboration, the government aims to expand its innovation-led growth model.
Source - PTI
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