Govt Call for Proposals: Establish TBI’s in Karnataka, Applications Invited
KARNATAKA INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY SOCIETY
Department of Electronics, Information Technology, Biotechnology and Science & Technology, Government of Karnataka
Call for Proposals to establish Technology Business Incubators (TBIs) in Karnataka excluding Bengaluru Urban District
Karnataka Innovation and Technology Society (KITS) under the Department of Electronics, Information Technology, Biotechnology, and Science & Technology, Government of Karnataka (GoK), has been instrumental in promoting Electronics, IT, and Biotech sectors in Karnataka.
- It promotes innovation and entrepreneurship, supports the growth of innovation ecosystems, implements and strengthens policies to foster innovation across sectors, and cultivates an environment conducive to advancing disruptive technologies.
- It functions as the nodal agency for implementing the proposed Technology Business Incubators (TBIs) scheme in Karnataka, excluding Bengaluru Urban District.
Purpose of TBIs:
- TBIs will forge a strong link between R&D and commercialization of technologies in Academic/Technical/R&D Institutions.
- TBIs in institutions with strong R&D focus will be supported to tap innovations and technologies for venture creation by utilizing expertise and infrastructure already available with the host institution.
Objectives:
- Achieve the speedy commercialization of technologies developed by the host institutions.
- Promote and nurture novel technology/innovation-based startups.
- Build a vibrant startup ecosystem by establishing a network between academia, financial institutions, industries, and other institutions.
- Provide services to startups, including: Infrastructure, Equipment, Mentoring, Branding, Networking, Legal, financial, technical, and intellectual property-related services
Thrust/Emerging Areas:
- ICT/IOT/Software Products
- ESDM
- Robotics
- 3D Printing
- Healthcare and Biopharma
- Agriculture & Allied Fields
- Clean Tech, Energy, Water & its recycling
- Education
- Nanotechnology & Composites
- Additive Manufacturing
- AI/ML
- Digital Twin Technology
- Language Technologies
- Computer Vision
- AR/VR
- Blockchain
- Quantum Technologies and Web 3.0
- Animal Biotechnology
- Life Sciences
- Rural Innovation
- Application of AI/ML in Biotechnology
TBIs in emerging areas like Additive Manufacturing, AI/ML, Digital Twin Technology, Language Technologies, Computer Vision, AR/VR, Blockchain, Quantum Technologies, Web 3.0, Clean Energy Solutions, Agriculture and allied fields, Education, etc., would be promoted.
Milestones of the project:
| Sl. No. | Milestone Activities | Target |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Minimum number of technology startups to be incubated each year | 5 |
| 2 | Minimum number of technology startups to be successfully incubated and graduated from the incubation program each year | 2 |
| 3 | Minimum number of new products or technologies commercialized | 1 |
| 4 | Minimum number of technology startups to be incubated off the TBI premises | 2 |
| 5 | Minimum number of extra services not specified under the proposal to be provided by TBI to technology startups | 3 |
| 6 | Minimum number of TBI-relevant events to promote the facility conducted every year | 3 |
Call for Proposal (CFP) Details:
- Proforma for submission of project proposal can be downloaded from the website:
https://eitbt.karnataka.gov.in/139/establish-technology-business-incubators-(tbis)-in-karnataka-excluding-bengaluru-urban-district/en - Guidelines of the TBI scheme can be downloaded from the website:
https://eitbt.karnataka.gov.in/139/establish-technology-business-incubators-(tbis)-in-karnataka-excluding-bengaluru-urban-district/en - Submission Instructions:
- Interested Institutions/Organizations are requested to submit their proposal in a signed PDF format to the email address: [email protected]
- Additionally, two hard copies must be sent to the following address ensuring they reach within 31st December 2024, superscribing the cover with “Proposal Submission – TBI”:
Managing Director
Karnataka Innovation and Technology Society (KITS)
BMTC – Central Offices Building, TTMC ‘B’ Block
4th Floor, Shanthinagar, KH Road, Bengaluru – 560 027
Last date to apply: 31/12/2024
For Further Clarifications:
Karnataka Innovation and Technology Society (KITS)
BMTC – Central Offices Building, TTMC ‘B’ Block, 4th Floor, Shanthinagar, KH Road, Bengaluru – 560 027
080-22231006/8
Website: https://eitbt.karnataka.gov.in
Emails: [email protected]; [email protected]
Download the Proposal Format Here
Download Operational Guidelines Here
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