Government of Karnataka announced its partnership with the Business France India to develop and intensify mutual beneficial cooperation on 5 programmes under the umbrella of the French Tech.
This MoU sees promise in the dynamic start-up ecosystem which has emerged in France over the last few years as well as the strength of Karnataka as a start-up hub. .
Five areas of collaboration have been identified for the MoU, which include:
- French Tech Tour to India – For participation in the BengaluruITE.biz
- French Tech Ticket – Promotion of French Tech Ticket & NAIN and other incubators/accelerators in Karnataka
- French Tech Hub – 22 French Tech Hubs have been setup in the world and the first in India will be established in Bengaluru
- International collaboration
- Learning and commercial expedition
Honorable Minister Priyank Kharge, ITBT & Tourism, Government of Karnataka, said
Bengaluru has been the innovation and start-up hub of the country and has proven to be a preferred location for start-ups. We intend to provide best in class exposure to our start-ups for cross learning, incubation and partnerships. In this regard, the partnership with Business France India will enable Karnataka start-ups to leverage the inherent strength of France in education and R&D. The establishing of the French Tech Hub in Bengaluru will provide a single point access to innovations in France.
About Business France India
Business France is the national agency supporting the international development of the French economy. Its three key responsibilities are to:
- Support French or foreign companies with their international development
- Facilitate job-creating foreign investment in France
- Promote France’s attractiveness to business