Archive · 21 Nov 2025
B.V. Naidu Honoured with STPI Commendation Award for Contributions to India's Tech Ecosystem
B.V. Naidu, a respected technology leader in Karnataka, India, was given a special award for helping make his state famous for technology.
He has been working on this for over 30 years.
The award ceremony was part of a big technology event in Bengaluru.
Naidu has received other awards in the past for his work in accelerating entrepreneurship and digital innovation.
B.V. Naidu, Chairman of Karnataka Digital Economy Mission (KDEM), received the First STPI Commendation Award
Award recognizes his decades-long leadership in building Karnataka's global technology prominence
Naidu has driven landmark initiatives across government, industry bodies, and tech clusters in Karnataka
Award ceremony held during Bengaluru Tech Summit 2025, highlighting national technology champions
Naidu's legacy includes Karnataka Rajyotsava Award and TiE Spirit of Entrepreneurship Award
- Who
- B.V. Naidu, Chairman, Karnataka Digital Economy Mission (KDEM)
- What
- Received the First STPI Commendation Award
- When
- November 21, 2025
- Where
- Bengaluru Tech Summit (BTS) 2025
- Why
- For his exceptional, long-term impact on India’s technology ecosystem
- Award
- First STPI Commendation Award
- Recipient
- B.V. Naidu
- Event
- Bengaluru Tech Summit (BTS) 2025
- Duration of Leadership
- Over three decades
- Previous Awards
- Karnataka Rajyotsava Award, TiE Spirit of Entrepreneurship Award