Archive · 6 Sep 2026
Karnataka CM urges deeper India-US technology and innovation ties
Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar wants India and the United States to work more closely on technology and education.
He said Bengaluru can help connect the two countries’ technology communities.
Karnataka is interested in projects involving artificial intelligence, semiconductors, space and advanced manufacturing.
Shivakumar said many American companies already operate in Karnataka.
He also said thousands of American citizens live in Bengaluru.
The state is developing projects such as a semiconductor park and an artificial intelligence technology park.
He invited more American companies and institutions to invest and cooperate in Karnataka.
He said working together could help create a more prosperous future.
Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar called for stronger India-US cooperation in technology, education, research, investment and culture.
He said Bengaluru and Silicon Valley give the bilateral strategic partnership a powerful technological dimension.
Shivakumar highlighted cooperation opportunities in artificial intelligence, semiconductors, aerospace, advanced manufacturing and digital technologies.
He said more than 1,000 American companies operate in Karnataka and over 80,000 American citizens live in Bengaluru.
He invited American companies and institutions to explore investments through Karnataka’s Beyond Bengaluru programme.
- Who
- Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar addressed the event in the presence of United States Ambassador to India Sergio Gor.
- What
- Shivakumar called for deeper India-US cooperation in technology, innovation, education, research, investment and culture.
- When
- Sunday, September 6; the year was not specified.
- Where
- An event in Bengaluru marking the 250th anniversary of American independence.
- Why
- He said cooperation among governments, universities, scientists, entrepreneurs, startups and businesses could strengthen the bilateral relationship.
- American companies in Karnataka
- More than 1,000
- American citizens in Bengaluru
- More than 80,000
- Priority cooperation areas
- Artificial intelligence, semiconductors, aerospace, advanced manufacturing, digital technologies and scientific research
- State initiatives mentioned
- KWIN City, a semiconductor park, and a planned AI technology park
- Planned AI institution
- An AI hub and India’s first public sector AI university
- Investment programme
- Beyond Bengaluru
- Event occasion
- The 250th anniversary of American independence