Global Innovation Hub, District I launched at Business Park of Bengaluru Airport City Limited

Representational image of Business Park of Bengaluru Airport City Limited (BACL). | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement

The government of Karnataka, Bengaluru Airport City Limited (BACL), and ANSR have jointly announced the launch of a Global Innovation Hub, District I within the Business Park of BACL.

The Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL) said that District I will serve as a central platform to accelerate deep-tech entrepreneurship, enterprise-driven innovation, and the commercialisation of academic research.

BIAl hopes that by bringing together Global Capability Centers (GCCs), IT service providers, accelerators, corporate labs, startups, VCs, academia, and public institutions will foster an interconnected, collaborative ecosystem across industries and institutions.

With a focus on advanced technologies, such as AI, quantum computing, blockchain, and customer experience technologies, this hub will foster innovation in critical industries, including aerospace, space tech, smart cities, retail, BFSI, manufacturing, telecom, and defence — sectors where Bengaluru already leads with deep technological capabilities.

District I will be an integral part of Bengaluru Airport City’s expansive 28 million sq. ft. Business Park cluster, which is being projected as a world-class, mixed-use urban destination encompassing cutting-edge R&D hubs, a dedicated Education & Health District, a vibrant mix of hospitality, entertainment, and lifestyle offerings.

“Bengaluru has always led from the front in India’s tech journey. With the Global Innovation Hub, we are creating a platform that brings together every part of the ecosystem to collaborate, innovate, and lead globally. This is a key step toward making Bengaluru the world’s next great innovation capital,” said Ekroop Caur, secretary, Department of Electronics, IT, BT, and S&T, Government of Karnataka.

“At Bengaluru Airport City, we are proud to introduce District I, a dynamic hub created to inspire and empower the next generation of innovators. More than just a physical space, District I captures the ethos of work, play, live, learn, and create, offering startups and enterprises a vibrant ecosystem backed by world-class infrastructure. District I is central to our long-term vision of building a future-ready, innovation- led economy – one where ideas spark, collaborations thrive, and entrepreneurs drive meaningful change,” said Rao Munukutla, Executive Director & CEO, BACL.

Published - June 17, 2025 03:00 pm IST