📌 About the Event

Celebrating its 29th year, the Bengaluru Tech Summit (BTS) is Asia’s most influential technology platform. Organized by the Government of Karnataka, the 2026 edition centers on the theme “AI & Beyond,” exploring the integration of artificial intelligence with Biotechnology, Deeptech, and Electronics. It serves as a global convergence point where policy makers, industry captains, and startups gather to define the next decade of innovation. This is the primary stage for India’s “Silicon Valley” to showcase its global leadership in the digital economy.

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ℹ Event Details

• Category: Technology and Engineering / IT & Biotech
• Organizer: Dept. of Electronics, IT, BT and S&T, Govt. of Karnataka
• Eligibility: Open to All (Students, Entrepreneurs, and Professionals)
• Team Size: Individual (Delegate) or Team (Exhibitor/Startup)
• Effort Level: Medium
• Submission Type: Registration and Pitch Deck (for Startup tracks)

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📅 Important Dates

• Registration Deadline: Ongoing
• Event or Submission Date: November 17 to 19, 2026
• Results Announcement: Awards (STPI/Smart Bio) on Nov 19, 2026
• Mode: Offline
• Venue: Bangalore International Exhibition Centre (BIEC), Bengaluru

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🏆 Prize Details and Value

• Prize Type: Cash, Award, and Investment Access
• Prize Amount or Value: Multi crore funding opportunities through “Investor Connect”
• Certificates: Delegate and Award-winner certificates from the Govt. of Karnataka
• Visibility and Showcase: Startups pitch to a global audience of 50,000+ attendees
• Additional Perks: Access to the CEO Gala Dinner and Global Innovation Alliance (GIA) networking sessions

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🎯 What You Will Do

• Register as a delegate to access high level keynotes on Quantum Computing and CRISPR.
• Showcase your innovation by booking an exhibitor stall in the “Future Makers Conclave.”
• Participate in B2B meetings with international delegations from over 30 countries.
• Pitch your venture to a panel of t tier VCs in the “Startup Springboard” track.
• Attend specialized conclaves like Finverse (Fintech) and Electro-Semicon (Chip design).

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📦 Resources and Support Available

• Exhibitor kits and marketing support provided for registered startups.
• Mentorship sessions with industry legends like Kris Gopalakrishnan and Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw.