CII INNOVERGE 2025 commenced today at The Taj West End, Bengaluru, under the theme “Make in India, Developed India & Digital India.” Delivering the Keynote Address as Guest of Honour, Mr Priyank Kharge, Hon’ble Minister for Electronics, Information Technology & Biotechnology and Rural Development & Panchayat Raj, Government of Karnataka, highlighted Karnataka’s leadership as a global innovation powerhouse. He said, “Karnataka has evolved into one of the most disruptive innovation hubs in the world, powering breakthroughs from agritech to aerospace. We are not just an investment destination but the global knowledge and skill capital. With 40% of India’s R&D talent, 30% of all Global Capability Centres, and 48 of the country’s 110 unicorns, Karnataka drives the nation’s digital economy. Our ecosystem leads globally in AI skill penetration and R&D output, ranking among the top five AI cities worldwide. What sets us apart is our 3P model of People, Policy and Participation, which ensures every stakeholder, from academia to entrepreneurs, has a voice in shaping growth. We are investing ₹1,000 crore to build innovation clusters across Mangaluru, Mysuru, Hubballi-Dharwad and Belagavi, ensuring that the benefits of growth reach every region. At the upcoming Bengaluru Tech Summit, we will unveil the Future Makers track to showcase 20,000 startups and launch a ₹100 crore fund to identify India’s top 50 AI companies. Karnataka today is not competing with other states; we are competing with ourselves to create global solutions through innovation, skills and political will.”
Delivering the Special Address, Ms Gunjan Krishna, IAS, Commissioner for Industrial Development & Director, Department of Industries & Commerce, Government of Karnataka, emphasized that innovation must be viewed as the very core of enterprise and policy alike. Highlighting the importance of a collaborative ecosystem, innovation thrives when academia, industry, startups, and government come together, that’s the bridge we must build. Ms Gunjan Krishna underscored Karnataka’s commitment to fostering such an ecosystem through proactive policy support, partnerships, and programs that translate ideas into scalable outcomes, reinforcing the State’s position as India’s innovation epicentre.
Mr Kris Gopalakrishnan, Past President, CII, Mentor CII India INNOVERGE 2025& Chairman, Axilor Ventures & Co-Founder, Infosys Ltd., in his Special Address, cited “India’s innovation journey will accelerate when research, academia, and industry converge into a cohesive ecosystem. We must invest deeply in R&D, foster Centres of Excellence collaborating with industry, and create clusters where ideas move seamlessly from lab to market. Our next phase of growth should be measured not only by economic metrics but by innovation outcomes — tracking creativity and commercial impact as rigorously as financial performance. With India’s demographic strength, digital readiness, and entrepreneurial energy, we have the potential to emerge as a global innovation leader, provided innovation becomes a measurable, mainstream priority.”
Setting the tone for the Summit, Mr Kamal Bali, Past Chairman, CII Southern Region; Chairman, CII India INNOVERGE 2025 & President & Managing Director, Volvo Group India, addressed the importance of “Accelerated innovation as the heartbeat of India’s growth story. As AI and digitalization converge, we are entering an era where idea generation and intelligent automation will redefine how we design, make, and move. From concept to commercialization, AI-led productization will be the true differentiator — turning India’s innovation potential into global leadership. The vision of Make in India is now evolving into Imagine in India, Innovate in India, and Lead from India. This transformation is not just about technology — it’s about unlocking human ingenuity at scale and shaping a future that is inclusive, sustainable, and globally competitive.”
Mr Rabindra Srikantan, Chairman, CII Karnataka State Council 2025–26 & Managing Director, ASM Technologies Ltd highlighted “India’s AI revolution is shaping the vision of Aatmanirbhar Bharat — a self-reliant, technology-driven, and future-ready nation. Through open data, digital public infrastructure, and homegrown innovation, we are building an ecosystem where technology empowers every entrepreneur, every learner, and every citizen. Innoverge 2025 celebrates this spirit of collaboration and innovation that defines India’s journey from ‘Make in India’ to ‘Lead the World’. Karnataka continues to play a pivotal role in this transformation — driving technology-led growth, advanced manufacturing, and entrepreneurship not only in Bengaluru but across emerging industrial clusters, reinforcing India’s position as a global hub for innovation and sustainable progress.”
Mr Ramesh Ramadurai, Past Chairman, CII Karnataka State Council & Managing Director, 3M India, emphasised “Innovation happens at the intersection of multiple disciplines that’s where true breakthroughs emerge. To harness this, we must measure our efforts, nurture curiosity, and translate ideas into global impact. Meaningful innovation flourishes in environments that celebrate experimentation, foster cross-sector collaboration, and encourage continuous learning. India’s diversity of talent and thought is our greatest strength, enabling us to move from incremental progress to global innovation leadership.”
The day culminated with the CII INNOVERGE 2025 Recognitions, celebrating pioneering organizations and individuals demonstrating outstanding leadership in innovation. Lab To Market Innovations Pvt Ltd (L2MRail) was announced as the winner, Chemioptics Amit received the 1st Runner-up award, and Rizzome Sustainable Solutions Pvt Ltd was recognized as the 2nd Runner-up.
CII INNOVERGE 2025 set the tone for an engaging dialogue on how India can harness AI, technology, and strategic partnerships to realize its vision of Viksit Bharat@100 through innovation-led growth. The momentum continues on Day 2, with thought-provoking sessions on R&D in India, Education, Skills & Inclusion, and Manufacturing & Logistics, exploring how these pillars can drive India’s transformation into a global innovation leader.
Companies associated with the Summit are Volvo Group, RSB Transmission ( India) Ltd , Maini Group , Kennametal India Ltd , 3M India Ltd , State of Bavaria, India Office, Pardeep Phosphates Ltd, ASM Technologies Ltd , Bosch Ltd, Hitachi Energy India Limited , Infosys Ltd, Manipal Hospital, AGI Milltec- Milltec Machinery Private Limited, Kauvery Hospital Group, Sona Valliapa Group, Karnataka Renewable Energy Development Limited (KREDL), Lakshmi Machine Works Limited, Toyota Kirloskar Motor Pvt Ltd (TKM), ITC Hotels, Bharat Clouds Private Limited, Tata Hitachi Construction Machinery Company Private Limited, Zing HR & Gifting Partners - KANARA CONSUMER PRODUCTS LIMITED. Academic Partner Welingkar Institute of Management who also shared and showcased their insights which was attended by over 300 industry CXO’s and stakeholders across sectors.
About CII
The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) works to create and sustain an environment conducive to the development of India, partnering Industry, Government and civil society, through advisory and consultative processes.
CII is a non-government, not-for-profit, industry-led and industry-managed organization, with around 9,000 members from the private as well as public sectors, including SMEs and MNCs, and an indirect membership of over 365,000 enterprises from 294 national and regional sectoral industry bodies.
For more than 125 years, CII has been engaged in shaping India’s development journey and works proactively on transforming Indian Industry’s engagement in national development. CII charts change by working closely with Government on policy issues, interfacing with thought leaders, and enhancing efficiency, competitiveness, and business opportunities for industry through a range of specialized services and strategic global linkages. It also provides a platform for consensus-building and networking on key issues.
Through its dedicated Centres of Excellence and Industry competitiveness initiatives, promotion of innovation and technology adoption, and partnerships for sustainability, CII plays a transformative part in shaping the future of the nation. Extending its agenda beyond business, CII assists industry to identify and execute corporate citizenship programmes across diverse domains including affirmative action, livelihoods, diversity management, skill development, empowerment of women, and sustainable development, to name a few.
For 2024-25, CII has identified “Globally Competitive India: Partnerships for Sustainable and Inclusive Growth” as its Theme, prioritizing 5 key pillars. During the year, it would align its initiatives and activities to facilitate strategic actions for driving India’s global competitiveness and growth through a robust and resilient Indian industry.
With 70 offices, including 12 Centres of Excellence, in India, and 8 overseas offices in Australia, Egypt, Germany, Indonesia, Singapore, UAE, UK, and USA, as well as institutional partnerships with about 300 counterpart organizations in almost 100 countries, CII serves as a reference point for Indian industry and the international business community.
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Ms Radhika Dhall, Senior Director and Head, CII Karnataka
Mr Rabindra Srikantan, Chairman CII Karnataka State Council 2025-26 & Managing Director, ASM Technologies
Mr Kris Gopalakrishnan, Past President, CII Mentor, CII India Innoverge 2025 & Chairman, Axilor Ventures & Co-Founder, Infosys Ltd
Shri Priyank Kharge, Minister of Electronics, Information Technology & Biotechnology and Rural Development & Panchayat Raj, Government of Karnataka
Mr Kamal Bali, Past Chairman CII Southern Region & Chairman, CII India Innoverge 2025 & President & Managing Director, Volvo Group India
Ms Gunjan Krishna, IAS, Commissioner for Industrial Development & Director, Department of Industries & Commerce, Government of Karnataka
Mr Ramesh Ramadurai, Past Chairman, CII Karnataka State Council & Managing Director, 3M India
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