Karnataka is preparing to play a central role in India’s expanding presence in the global space economy, with the state outlining a clear roadmap to scale its space technology ecosystem.
State IT Minister Priyank Kharge said the Space Tech Policy 2025 to 2030 positions Karnataka to drive the next phase of national growth in the sector. He said the policy aims to help the state capture 50 per cent of India’s space technology market and 5 per cent of the global space economy by 2034.
The policy, announced last month at the Bengaluru Tech Summit, sets defined and measurable goals to accelerate growth across the space value chain. “Through this policy, Karnataka aims to mobilise investments of USD 5 billion, support over 500 space start-ups and MSMEs, create more than 50,000 high-skill jobs, and enable companies in the state to design and launch over 50 satellites in the coming years,” he said in a statement.
Highlighting Bengaluru’s long-standing role as a centre of innovation, Kharge said the city has consistently converted ideas into missions of national and global importance. “From satellites and aerospace to robotics and deep tech, Bengaluru has been the place where India’s global aspirations take shape. This ecosystem has been built over decades with the establishment of institutions such as HAL, NAL, and ISRO,” he said.
He added that the Space Tech Policy 2025 to 2030 marks the next stage of Karnataka’s technology-led development. “The policy is designed to strengthen the state’s leadership across both upstream space technologies covering deep tech research, manufacturing, and core systems and downstream innovation, where space-based applications are developed to address real-world challenges,” he said.
According to the statement, the policy will focus on next-generation capabilities such as space technology manufacturing, deftronics, and advanced wireless communication for defence and strategic use. To support this, Karnataka plans to set up dedicated space manufacturing clusters, create common testing and validation facilities, and strengthen institutional partnerships with organisations such as ISRO and DRDO.
“With this policy, Karnataka will create an ecosystem where innovation, manufacturing, and services companies in the sector can thrive,” Kharge said. “The state is now well-positioned to power India’s next phase of growth in the global space economy,” he added.
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