Pulse of the Public
Pulse of the Public
Technology news and updates from Bengaluru Urban district.
IT major HCLTech has inaugurated a 40,000-square-foot Advanced Semiconductor Lab in Bengaluru with an investment of ₹185 crore to accelerate post-silicon testing and chip validation.
Bengaluru-headquartered VerSe Innovation has unveiled SparkStation, an AI-powered content operating system designed to manage video and advertising workflows. Introduced at Film Expo 2026, the platform connects ideation, scripting, editing, and rendering into a single end-to-end interface.
Karnataka startups raised $868 million across 117 deals in the first quarter of 2026, of which Bengaluru alone accounted for $848 million.
The Karnataka government has launched Tathyakosh.in, an innovative digital public good designed to streamline access to over 1.5 million public datasets, significantly benefiting researchers, developers, and startups in the AI and technology sectors. This platform aims to overcome the challenge of scattered public data, making it easier to discover and utilize for innovation.
Tech giants Applied Materials and Lam Research have announced massive investments in India, including a $5 billion semiconductor research park and a ₹10,000 crore silicon component plant in Bengaluru.
The Karnataka government has unveiled a comprehensive strategy to solidify its position as a global innovation hub, focusing on deep technology and Artificial Intelligence. Key initiatives include establishing India's first government-led AI University, a quantum technology roadmap, and doubling grants for deep-tech startups, primarily benefiting Bengaluru-based ventures.
Bengaluru-based space-tech startup Astrobase Space Technologies has unveiled 'EVEREST', India's first privately built 800 kilonewton Full-Flow Staged Combustion (FFSC) LOX-Methane rocket engine, marking a significant leap in advanced propulsion technology for reusable launch vehicles.
Bengaluru's Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium is hosting AgentsNexus India 2026, marking the nation's first major technology conference held inside a planetarium to discuss autonomous AI systems.
Agritech company DeHaat has spun off its consumer food brand, Honest Farms, into a separate entity, DeHaat Consumer Products, successfully raising ₹35 crore in pre-Series A funding to scale its pesticide-free food offerings and expand market presence across India. This strategic move aims to intensify focus on the rapidly growing consumer segment for clean, traceable produce.