Mangaluru

The city of Mangaluru is gearing up to host the 5th edition of Mangaluru Technovanza on 24 September 2025, an event positioned as a key platform for innovation and entrepreneurship in coastal Karnataka. Organised under the Beyond Bengaluru initiative by the Karnataka Digital Economy Mission (KDEM), the summit aims to highlight Mangaluru’s growing status as a “Silicon Beach of India”.

Participation at scale

This year’s edition will bring together a diverse group of participants, reflecting the rising interest in the region’s tech ecosystem. Over 70 start-ups are expected to showcase innovative products and services, while 60 Global Capability Centres (GCCs)—representing global corporations’ technology and research arms—will be present to explore collaboration opportunities. In addition, nearly 20 investors will attend, creating an opportunity for promising ventures to secure mentorship and funding.

Theme and focus areas

The theme for this year’s summit is “Silicon Beach of India”, a phrase that positions Mangaluru as a new-age technology and innovation hub on the west coast.

Key focus areas include:

  • Product management in a rapidly changing data-driven environment

  • Balancing work-life and wellness for professionals in the technology sector

  • Strengthening digital infrastructure and policies for regional growth

  • Building strong collaboration between academia, industry, and government

    • Leadership and sessions

    The event will be inaugurated by Karnataka IT/BT Minister Priyank Kharge, with participation from senior government officials, leaders from Software Technology Parks of India (STPI), and top industry executives.

    The summit will host:

    • Panel discussions on innovation, entrepreneurship, and policy

  • Investor–start-up networking forums

  • Dedicated product showcases by emerging companies

  • Policy dialogues on decentralising technology opportunities beyond Bengaluru

    • Beyond Bengaluru initiative

    Mangaluru Technovanza is part of the state government’s Beyond Bengaluru initiative, which seeks to spread the benefits of Karnataka’s tech boom to cities outside the capital. By focusing on regional innovation hubs, the initiative aims to create new opportunities in areas such as software development, research, and digital entrepreneurship.

    The coastal city of Mangaluru has already attracted interest from global technology firms, start-ups, and investors, thanks to its talent pool, academic institutions, and improving infrastructure. The summit is expected to accelerate this trend, reinforcing Mangaluru’s role in Karnataka’s digital growth story.

    Conclusion

    With over 70 start-ups, 60 GCCs, and 20 investors coming together under one roof, the 5th edition of Mangaluru Technovanza is poised to deliver new opportunities for collaboration, innovation, and investment. The summit is expected to further strengthen Mangaluru’s image as a rising innovation hub while supporting Karnataka’s vision of decentralised tech growth.