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Karnataka has approved a new AI Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru

📅 April 2, 2026 👤 omjoshi44151@gmail.com ⏱ 1 min read

The Karnataka Cabinet approved a new Centre of Excellence for Artificial Intelligence in Biotechnology (AI-CoE) in Bengaluru, designed to accelerate innovation at the intersection of AI and life sciences. Located in Electronics City, this facility will support startups, research, and product development over a four-year period. 

Project Details

• Location & Partners: Located at the IBAB campus in Electronics City, the center is a collaboration between the Karnataka government, IBAB, and C-CAMP.

• Funding & Focus: Supported by a ₹20 crore, four-year budget, it focuses on AI applications in drug discovery, genomics, diagnostics, and precision medicine.

• Objectives: The CoE aims to foster innovation by connecting startups and researchers with industry partners.