Karnataka launches Global Technology Centres in Belagavi and Hubballi

Karnataka’s government has approved Global Technology Centres in Belagavi and Hubballi, part of its effort to develop tech growth outside Bengaluru. Priyank Kharge, Minister for IT and Biotechnology, discussed the initiative at TechSparks 2026, emphasizing the state’s plans to reduce reliance on its capital.

The decision follows Bengaluru’s continued lead in India’s startup funding, where it secured a large portion of the $2.9 billion raised in Q3 2026. While the city remains a key player, the state’s focus on Belagavi and Hubballi suggests an attempt to spread opportunities more evenly. When the government first announced the centres on 30 September, it positioned them as a way to draw investment and jobs beyond Bengaluru.

The challenge lies in whether these new hubs can match Bengaluru’s scale. Belagavi and Hubballi currently lack the same concentration of investors, accelerators, and skilled workers. The state’s "Workforce 2030" agenda, set for the Bengaluru Skill Summit in November, may help address some gaps, but the outcome will depend on how well these plans are implemented.

Sources: yourstory.com