Karnataka Launches India’s first State-led CoE for Space Tech in Bengaluru 
In May 2026, the government of Karnataka launched India’s first state-led Centre of Excellence for Space Technology (CoE SpaceTech Foundation) in Bengaluru, Karnataka, to bridge the gap between research and commercialisation of space technologies.
Key details of Launch:
Collaboration: The center was established by the Karnataka Innovation and Technology Society (KITS) in collaboration with the SatCom Industry Association of India (SIA-India) .
Focus: The initiative promotes advanced space research, industry-aligned training, talent development, startup incubation, and supporting satellite constellations across agriculture, climate, disaster management, connectivity, life sciences, and national security.
Strategic MoUs: The centre signed MoUs with Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), Helogen Corporation, Dassault Systèmes, Association of Biotechnology Led Enterprises (ABLE) to strengthen research, space biotechnology, startup incubation, and workforce development.
Impact: The CoE will drive public-private collaboration, support startups and provide infrastructure and support to help commercialise innovations and reduce development costs.