Archive · 22 Jul 2026
Grand Egyptian Museum Architect Wins Bengaluru Innovation Museum Bid
The Grand Egyptian Museum architect, Heneghan Peng Architects Consortium, has won the bid to design a new innovation museum in Bengaluru, India.
This museum, called MIST, will show how India has grown in technology and startups.
It's a big project that will be built in a repurposed factory.
The architect firm is very famous and has designed other big museums around the world.
The museum will have a partner place called Innoverse, which will help new startups grow.
The project is a team effort between a local group called UnboxingBLR and the government.
Many other famous firms also wanted to design this museum, but Heneghan Peng was chosen because of their great work.
The museum will be a big deal for Bengaluru and will attract visitors from all over.
Heneghan Peng Architects Consortium, known for the Grand Egyptian Museum, wins the bid to design Bengaluru’s Museum of Innovation, Startup & Technology (MIST).
MIST is a public-private partnership between UnboxingBLR Foundation and the Karnataka Department of Electronics, Information Technology and Biotechnology.
The museum will showcase India’s journey in innovation, startups, and technology, while Innoverse will incubate startups and foster partnerships.
The selection process involved 13 global consortia, with Heneghan Peng emerging as the winner after a two-stage global Quality and Cost-Based Selection.
Heneghan Peng’s partners include Cadence Architects (Bengaluru) and DROO Da Costa Mahindroo Architects (London, Paris, and Melbourne).
- Who
- Heneghan Peng Architects Consortium, UnboxingBLR Foundation, Karnataka Department of Electronics, Information Technology and Biotechnology
- What
- Design of the Museum of Innovation, Startup & Technology (MIST) in Bengaluru
- When
- Selection process launched in January 2026, final selection announced in July 2026
- Where
- Bengaluru, India
- Why
- To showcase India's journey in innovation, startups, and technology, and to foster corporate and international partnerships
Proponents of the Project
Critics of the Project
Economic Impact
Proponents of the Project
The project will boost Bengaluru's economy by attracting tourists and fostering innovation.
Critics of the Project
The project may divert funds from other essential public services and infrastructure.
Cultural Significance
Proponents of the Project
The museum will showcase India's technological advancements and innovation history.
Critics of the Project
Critics argue that the focus should be on preserving traditional culture rather than modern technology.
- Architectural Firm
- Heneghan Peng Architects Consortium
- Project Name
- Museum of Innovation, Startup & Technology (MIST)
- Location
- Bengaluru, India
- Partners
- UnboxingBLR Foundation and Karnataka Department of Electronics, Information Technology and Biotechnology
- Selection Process
- Two-stage global Quality and Cost-Based Selection
- Project Timeline
- Selection process launched in January 2026
- Key Projects by Heneghan Peng
- Grand Egyptian Museum, Fulham Town Hall, Salt Works Complex, National Gallery of Ireland