{"id":6174,"date":"2025-11-05T19:37:47","date_gmt":"2025-11-05T14:07:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/belgaumnow.com\/?p=6174"},"modified":"2025-11-05T19:50:22","modified_gmt":"2025-11-05T14:20:22","slug":"startup-park-to-empower-10000-founders-and-build-1-lakh-jobs-in-karnataka","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/belgaumnow.com\/?p=6174","title":{"rendered":"\u201cStartup Park to Empower 10,000 Founders and Build 1 Lakh Jobs in Karnataka\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"

Bengaluru to Launch India\u2019s First Startup Park to Empower 10,000 Entrepreneurs by 2030<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

An integrated innovation hub to nurture ideas, create jobs, and inspire inclusive entrepreneurship<\/em><\/span><\/h3>\n
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A New Chapter for India\u2019s Startup Capital<\/h3>\n

Bengaluru, often called the startup capital of India, is preparing to mark another milestone in its entrepreneurial journey. On November 7, Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar will inaugurate the country\u2019s first Startup Park<\/strong>, an initiative of Ique Ventures<\/strong>, envisioned as a one-stop destination for founders and innovators.<\/p>\n

Located on Hosur Road in Koramangala, the Startup Park aims to support over 10,000 startups by 2030<\/strong>, create one lakh jobs, and attract nearly \u20b950,000 crore in investments. The facility, designed as an integrated innovation hub, will bring together incubation, mentorship, funding access, and global networking under a single roof.<\/p>\n

Shafi Shoukath, Chairman and CEO of Ique Ventures<\/strong>, and the driving force behind the project, said the initiative represents a new phase in Karnataka\u2019s growth story.<\/p>\n

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\u201cBengaluru has always been the heartbeat of India\u2019s startup story. Our next leap will come not from isolated efforts, but through a unified ecosystem. Startup Park is Karnataka\u2019s growth engine. Our mission is to empower founders and position Bengaluru as a global capital of innovation,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

The park will house specialized spaces such as a Startup School, Investor Studio, Pitch Lab, Global Connect Lounge, and Mentorship Hub. There will also be creative and well-being zones including podcast studios, fabrication labs, and wellness areas to encourage holistic growth for entrepreneurs.<\/p>\n

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Startup TV: A Voice for India\u2019s Innovators<\/h3>\n

Adding a unique dimension to the ecosystem, the Startup Park will also introduce Startup TV<\/strong>, a dedicated platform to highlight stories, insights, and innovations from across India\u2019s startup community. This initiative aims to act as a bridge between entrepreneurs, investors, and the public.<\/p>\n

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\u201cThe goal is not only to build startups but to tell their stories,\u201d said Shoukath. \u201cStartup TV will bring visibility to India\u2019s innovators and inspire a new generation of entrepreneurs.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

By showcasing homegrown talent and their journeys, Startup TV seeks to foster awareness about entrepreneurship and create a culture of aspiration among young Indians. The platform will share real-life stories of resilience and innovation, offering lessons that go beyond business and touch the human side of enterprise.<\/p>\n

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A Platform for Inclusive and Decentralized Growth<\/h3>\n

Beyond Bengaluru, the Startup Park aims to extend opportunities to smaller towns across Karnataka, where startups often face barriers like lack of funding, vendors, or mentorship. The initiative envisions decentralizing the startup ecosystem so that innovation is not confined to urban centers alone.<\/p>\n

Indumathi Murthy<\/strong>, CEO of the Incubation Department at Startup Park, emphasized this focus on inclusivity.<\/p>\n

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\u201cWe are building an environment that prioritizes ideas and entrepreneurial spirit over financial backgrounds or degrees. Anyone with a dream can walk in and build something here,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

The park\u2019s selection process focuses on identifying individuals driven by purpose rather than credentials. Shoukath explained that Startup Park does not impose corporate entry barriers or require academic degrees.<\/p>\n

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\u201cWe look for hunger and a clear understanding of an idea\u2019s potential,\u201d he said. \u201cIt\u2019s not about where someone is from, but where they want to go.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

This approach ensures that aspiring entrepreneurs from diverse backgrounds\u2014whether from rural areas or urban neighborhoods\u2014can access the same opportunities. \u201cBy giving entrepreneurs a free space, a free mind, and a strong ecosystem, we want to help build the next big companies from Karnataka,\u201d Shoukath added.<\/p>\n

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Building a Sustainable Startup Ecosystem<\/h3>\n

Startup Park is more than just a physical space\u2014it represents a movement to create a sustainable, inclusive, and purpose-driven startup culture<\/strong> in India. The initiative aligns with Karnataka\u2019s goal of becoming a global innovation hub and strengthening the \u201cBuilt in Karnataka\u201d brand across the world.<\/p>\n

The project\u2019s vision stems from the understanding that entrepreneurs are key players in addressing social and economic challenges. Startups, Shoukath noted, can provide practical solutions to everyday issues\u2014from improving infrastructure to enhancing public services\u2014while contributing to the state\u2019s overall development.<\/p>\n

He also highlighted that entrepreneurship must be viewed as a collective responsibility. \u201cGovernment alone cannot solve every problem,\u201d he said. \u201cEntrepreneurs and citizens must work together\u2014economically, operationally, and socially\u2014to build a better Karnataka and a better India.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Startup Park will provide all essential facilities\u2014research support, incubation, mentorship, and investor access\u2014to help founders focus solely on developing their ideas. By relieving them of financial and logistical worries, the initiative encourages innovation and long-term growth.<\/p>\n

Murthy said the park\u2019s goal is to nurture startups that are not only profitable but purposeful. \u201cWe want to support people who are building solutions that make life better, not just for themselves but for the community,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

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Towards an Innovative Future<\/h3>\n

With its vision of empowering 10,000 startups and nurturing inclusive entrepreneurship, Bengaluru\u2019s Startup Park aims to redefine India\u2019s innovation landscape. It represents an ecosystem where ideas can flourish, founders can focus, and creativity meets opportunity.<\/p>\n

As Shoukath summed it up,<\/p>\n

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\u201cStartup Park is not just a building\u2014it\u2019s a movement to create India\u2019s next wave of dreamers, builders, and changemakers.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

By bridging innovation with inclusion, Startup Park hopes to turn dreams into enterprises and enterprises into agents of change\u2014one entrepreneur at a time.<\/p>\n

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