Bengaluru, Dec. 3 -- Karnataka israpidly emerging as a national technology powerhouse, combining a robust deep tech ecosystem with a pioneering quantum computing roadmap aimed at generating 200,000 jobs and capturing 20 per cent of India's quantum market, positioning itself at the forefront of next-generation technologies.

Speaking at the Eighth ASSOCHAM Smart Data Centres and Cloud Infrastructure Conclave 2025, IT Minister Priyank Kharge highlighted Karnataka's record in promoting innovation and startups. "The state has funded over 1,700 startups, with more than 33 per cent focused on deep tech. On November 20, the government committed 600 million INR in matching funding for deep tech alongside venture capitalists, reviewing 764 proposals...