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Karnataka, Chile discuss collaboration in deep-tech, clean energy, startups
Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge met Chilean Foreign Minister Francisco Pérez Mackenna in Bengaluru to discuss collaboration in emerging technologies, clean energy, and startup ecosystems. The talks covered opportunities in renewable energy, green hydrogen, marine biotechnology, and AI, with emphasis on actionable partnerships, startup exchanges, and joint innovation corridors. The engagement builds on a prior Letter of Intent signed during the Bengaluru Tech Summit.
Why It Matters
The discussions highlight growing India-Chile collaboration in technology and innovation, and reinforce Karnataka's role as a global hub for deep-tech. Chile's involvement could help scale Karnataka startups and create a pathway to Latin American markets.
Timeline
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Karnataka-Chile meeting on deep-tech, clean energy and startups
May 14, 2026
Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge met Chilean Foreign Minister Francisco Pérez Mackenna at Vidhana Soudha in Bengaluru to discuss collaboration in emerging technologies, clean energy, and startup ecosystems. The discussions explored opportunities in renewable energy, including green hydrogen and sustainable industrial innovation, as well as potential partnerships in marine biotechnology, aquaculture technologies, and AI applications across traditional industries. Kharge emphasized action over paper agreements and outlined a plan for startup exchanges, market access programmes, and building joint innovation corridors including R&D centres, incubators, and accelerators. The engagement builds on a Letter of Intent signed between the Government of Karnataka and the Government of Chile during the Bengaluru Tech Summit.