The government of Karnataka and KEONICS (Karnataka State Electronics Development Corporation) will launch a new, groundbreaking AI initiative called "KEONext" at the Bengaluru Tech Summit (BTS) 2025. This initiative is part of the state's broader effort to position itself as a global leader in AI and deep tech.
KEONext is an initiative within the state's e-governance framework designed to streamline and bring transparency to the process of procuring electronics and other IT-related products and services. The online platform allows over 70 government departments to raise, track, and complete their procurement requests digitally, significantly reducing paperwork and processing delays.
Details of the Announcement
What is KEONext? The specific details of KEONext have been kept confidential; however, Minister for IT/BT Priyank Kharge announced it as a "groundbreaking" piece of technology that the government has been "quietly building," intended to "redefine how we think about computing".
Role of Keonics: Keonics (Karnataka State Electronics Development Corporation Limited) is an electronics partner for the BTS 2025 event and is working to make its internal processes more transparent and efficient through new digital platforms. This new initiative aligns with its role in the state's technology ecosystem.
Context: The announcement is part of the 28th edition of the Bengaluru Tech Summit (BTS 2025), which has the theme "Futurise". The summit aims to bring together global tech leaders, policymakers, startups, and investors to discuss future technologies and collaborations.
The launch of KEONext is highly anticipated and is expected to be a major highlight of the event, reinforcing Karnataka's position as India's leading technology and innovation hub.
The 28th edition of the Bengaluru Tech Summit (BTS) is scheduled to take place from November 18–20, 2025, at the Bangalore International Exhibition Centre (BIEC), with the theme "Futurise". The event will feature various programs and initiatives related to emerging technologies, startups, and global collaborations.

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