Bengaluru, Feb 4 (PTI) – The Karnataka government has announced significant strides in empowering over 2,000 Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) across 10 districts ahead of the upcoming Invest Karnataka 2025 – Global Investors Meet (GIM 2025). Through a series of targeted training and capacity-building programmes, these SMEs are being equipped with the tools needed to thrive in a competitive global market.
Gunjan Krishna, Commissioner for Industrial Development and Director of the Department of Industries and Commerce, Government of Karnataka, emphasized that GIM 2025, scheduled from February 12 to 14, is not solely about attracting investments. "It’s about enabling our SMEs and fostering a robust vendor ecosystem," she said in a press statement.
The state's SME Connect initiative has already provided over 2,000 SMEs with advanced training in digital technologies and supply chain readiness, ensuring they are poised to seize new opportunities as part of the larger industrial development agenda. The training focuses on three key areas: technology upskilling, financial enablement, and business matchmaking, with the aim of boosting industrial growth beyond Bengaluru.
Karnataka’s vision for GIM 2025 is to ensure that it goes beyond investment announcements. By focusing on long-term resilience and vendor development, the government aims to create a sustainable industrial ecosystem. The SME-focused programmes also align with the state’s commitment to enhancing the competitiveness of local businesses.
In addition to dedicated SME stalls at GIM 2025, which will provide a global platform for these businesses to showcase their products, the event will feature a series of SME-focused activities, including e-commerce onboarding. This will allow SMEs to expand their reach by listing their products on major platforms like Flipkart and Amazon.
The upcoming event promises to be a significant milestone in Karnataka’s efforts to develop a strong and resilient industrial landscape, ensuring SMEs have the support they need to succeed both locally and globally.
Gunjan Krishna, Commissioner for Industrial Development and Director of the Department of Industries and Commerce, Government of Karnataka, emphasized that GIM 2025, scheduled from February 12 to 14, is not solely about attracting investments. "It’s about enabling our SMEs and fostering a robust vendor ecosystem," she said in a press statement.
The state's SME Connect initiative has already provided over 2,000 SMEs with advanced training in digital technologies and supply chain readiness, ensuring they are poised to seize new opportunities as part of the larger industrial development agenda. The training focuses on three key areas: technology upskilling, financial enablement, and business matchmaking, with the aim of boosting industrial growth beyond Bengaluru.
Karnataka’s vision for GIM 2025 is to ensure that it goes beyond investment announcements. By focusing on long-term resilience and vendor development, the government aims to create a sustainable industrial ecosystem. The SME-focused programmes also align with the state’s commitment to enhancing the competitiveness of local businesses.
In addition to dedicated SME stalls at GIM 2025, which will provide a global platform for these businesses to showcase their products, the event will feature a series of SME-focused activities, including e-commerce onboarding. This will allow SMEs to expand their reach by listing their products on major platforms like Flipkart and Amazon.
The upcoming event promises to be a significant milestone in Karnataka’s efforts to develop a strong and resilient industrial landscape, ensuring SMEs have the support they need to succeed both locally and globally.
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