Archive · 22 Jan 2026
Karnataka Approves Rs 20 Crore AI Centre
The government of Karnataka has approved the creation of a new AI Centre of Excellence called CATS in Bengaluru.
This center will focus on using AI and other advanced technologies to help businesses and start-ups.
The government and industry partners will share the cost of Rs 20 crore over four years.
The center will work with global technology leaders to set up labs, support new companies, and develop new technologies.
The goal is to make Karnataka a leading hub for AI and advanced technology in India.
The success of the center will be measured by how many new companies it helps, the number of new technologies developed, and the collaborations it creates.
Karnataka approves Rs 20 crore AI Centre of Excellence (CATS) in Bengaluru.
Funding model: 40% from MeitY, 40% from Karnataka Government, 20% from industry partners.
Focus areas include AI, robotics, automation, supply chain optimization, and digital transformation.
Partnership with NASSCOM and global tech leaders to establish labs and support start-ups.
Performance metrics include start-ups incubated, prototypes developed, IP filings, and skilled professionals trained.
- Who
- Government of Karnataka, NASSCOM, industry partners
- What
- Establishment of AI Centre of Excellence (CATS)
- When
- Approved on January 22, 2026
- Where
- KEONICS facility, Bengaluru, Karnataka
- Why
- To accelerate AI adoption, Industry 4.0 innovation, and digital transformation
- Location
- Bengaluru, Karnataka
- Funding
- Rs 20 crore over four years
- Funding Model
- 40:40:20 (MeitY, Karnataka Govt, Industry Partners)
- Focus Areas
- AI, robotics, automation, supply chain optimization, digital transformation
- Partners
- NASSCOM, global tech and industry leaders
- Expected Outcomes
- Advanced labs, start-up support, industry collaborations, technology commercialization
- Performance Metrics
- Start-ups incubated, prototypes developed, IP filings, industry collaborations, skilled professionals trained
