Karnataka's IT/BT department, through the Karnataka Innovation and Technology Society (KITS), has formalized a partnership with Ideabaaz Tech by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). This collaboration aims to enhance the startup ecosystem in Karnataka by providing crucial support such as mentorship, investor access, and market linkages. State IT/BT Minister Priyank Kharge emphasized that this initiative is a significant step towards reinforcing Karnataka's status as a global innovation hub. The partnership will facilitate a structured framework to assist startups from early-stage validation to market entry, focusing on sectors like artificial intelligence, deeptech, climatetech, and healthtech. A key objective is to promote entrepreneurial activities beyond the capital city, Bengaluru, into tier II and tier III regions through bootcamps and outreach programs. Additionally, startups from government-backed initiatives will benefit from access to Ideabaaz’s platform, while skill development will be supported through workshops and training sessions. This collaboration is anticipated to drive startup growth, enhance investor participation, and create employment opportunities, further solidifying Karnataka's role as a leader in emerging technologies.