Archive · 24 Jul 2026
Karnataka to Build India's First Startup Museum
Karnataka is building India's first Museum of Innovation and Startup Technology (MIST) in Bengaluru.
This Rs 300 crore project is a public-private partnership between the UnboxingBLR Foundation and the Karnataka Department of Electronics.
The museum will be built on unused land at the historic NGEF campus and will showcase India's journey in innovation and technology.
The project is being led by Heneghan Peng Architects, the firm behind the Grand Egyptian Museum.
The museum is expected to open in 2028 and will be co-located with Innoverse, a deep-tech startup incubator.
The museum aims to attract tourists and foster innovation, though some critics argue it may not generate significant economic returns.
Karnataka is building India's first Museum of Innovation and Startup Technology (MIST) in Bengaluru.
The Rs 300 crore project is a public-private partnership between the UnboxingBLR Foundation and the Karnataka Department of Electronics.
The museum will be built on unused land at the historic NGEF campus and will showcase India's journey in innovation and technology.
The project is being led by Heneghan Peng Architects, the firm behind the Grand Egyptian Museum.
The museum is expected to open in 2028 and will be co-located with Innoverse, a deep-tech startup incubator.
- Who
- Karnataka Technology Innovation Museum Foundation, UnboxingBLR Foundation, Karnataka Department of Electronics, Information Technology, Biotechnology and Science & Technology
- What
- India's first Museum of Innovation and Startup Technology (MIST)
- When
- Expected to open in 2028
- Where
- NGEF campus, Baiyappanahalli, Bengaluru
- Why
- To showcase India's journey in innovation, entrepreneurship, and technology
Proponents of the Museum
Critics of the Museum
Economic Impact
Proponents of the Museum
The museum will boost the local economy by attracting tourists and fostering innovation.
Critics of the Museum
Critics argue that the project may not generate significant economic returns and could be a waste of public funds.
- Project Cost
- Rs 300 crore
- Location
- NGEF campus, Baiyappanahalli, Bengaluru
- Architectural Firm
- Heneghan Peng Architects Consortium
- Expected Completion
- 2028
- Chairperson
- Prashanth Prakash
- CEO
- Pravin Hungund
- Campus Size
- 105 acres
- Green Cover
- 65 acres