The Government of Karnataka, Bengaluru Airport City Ltd (BACL) and ANSR have jointly announced the launch of a Global Innovation Hub, District I — a pioneering initiative within BACL’s Business Park, that aims to unify and elevate India’s innovation ecosystem to a global scale.
District I will serve as a central platform to accelerate deep-tech entrepreneurship, enterprise-driven innovation and the commercialisation of academic research. By bringing together Global Capability Centers (GCCs), IT service providers, accelerators, corporate labs, start-ups, VCs, academia and public institutions, the initiative fosters an interconnected, collaborative ecosystem across industries and institutions.
With a focus on advanced technologies such as AI, quantum computing, blockchain and customer experience technologies, this hub will foster innovation in critical industries including aerospace, space tech, smart cities, retail, BFSI, manufacturing, telecom and defence — sectors where Bengaluru already leads with deep technological capabilities.
District I will be an integral part of Bengaluru Airport City’s expansive 28 million sq. ft. Business Park cluster, a world class, mixed-use urban destination. Encompassing cutting-edge R&D hubs, a dedicated Education & Health District, a vibrant mix of hospitality, entertainment and lifestyle offerings, Bengaluru Airport City is envisioned as an international gateway to a sustainable, smart and vibrant inclusive urban growth, highlighted a release.