Building a Future-Ready Education & Innovation Ecosystem for Karnataka

The LEAP Karnataka Vision

The LEAP Karnataka Summit is a premier multi-sector education and innovation platform, hosted by Karnataka Higher Education Department, Government of Karnataka in collaboration with Elets Technomedia and Elets Digital Learning Magazine. It brings together policymakers, academic leaders, industry pioneers, investors, and technology innovators to shape the future of learning and workforce transformation.

LEAP stands for Learning, Employability, Academic & Partnership. Driven by active participation from key government departments, it is a policy-to-action movement designed to position Karnataka as a national and global hub for future-ready education, digital economy, and innovation-led growth.

Speakers

Smt. Khushboo Goel Chowdhary, IAS

Secretary to Government
Higher Education Department
Government of Karnataka

Manjushree N., IAS

Commissioner
Department of Collegiate and Technical Education
Government of Karnataka

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A Unified Government Vision

The LEAP Karnataka Summit is powered by a multi-departmental approach ensuring ecosystem growth.

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Department of Higher Education
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Department of Collegiate & Technical Education
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Department of Skill Development, Entrepreneurship and Livelihood
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Department of Electronics, IT, BT and S&T
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Department of Commerce & Industries
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Department of Medical Education
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Department of Agriculture

Building a Future-Ready Ecosystem

Karnataka has long been India’s technology and innovation epicenter. As the state targets massive growth in its digital economy, LEAP Karnataka channels this momentum to position the region as:

A global higher education powerhouse
A digital economy and GCC (Global Capability Center) accelerator
A leader in skill innovation and talent generation
A premier destination for EdTech startups and deep-tech research

Why LEAP Karnataka?

Policy Meets Implementation

Engage directly with senior government stakeholders, ministers, and policymakers who are actively shaping the state's education and innovation roadmap.

Academia–Industry Convergence

Bridge the gap between university campuses and corporate requirements. Align curriculums with the real-time demands of the tech and industrial sectors.

Investment & Partnerships

Unlock avenues for institutional MoUs, cross-border research collaborations, EdTech scaling, and innovation funding.

Sector-Wide Representation

A holistic platform breaking down silos, covering engineering, medical education, agriculture, biotech, AI, and digital transformation under one roof.

Experience #EletsLeapSummit

A Dynamic Platform for Knowledge-Exchange and Collaboration

Government Officials

Keynote Sessions & Panel Discussions

Shape Karnataka's higher education policy roadmap

Launch the official Vision Document

Facilitate strategic international partnerships with ADB

Drive measurable employability outcomes

Universities & Colleges

Present institutional challenges and co-create solutions

Access COE partnership and funding opportunities

Network with 200+ educational institutions

Learn from successful industry-academia collaborations

Industry & EdTech Partners

Connect with 200+ educational institutions

Participate in curated B2G and B2I meetings

Establish Centers of Excellence partnerships

Access talent pipeline and research collaboration opportunities

Key Discussion Points

A Spotlight on What's Next in Innovation

AI's Competitive Edge

Cloud Innovations

Evolving Digital Threats

Data-Driven Advantage

Personalisation Through Technology

Future of Digital Natives

Who Should Attend?

  • Vice Chancellors & University Leaders
  • Principals, Deans & Academic Heads
  • Government Officials & Policy Makers
  • Industry Leaders & HR Heads
  • EdTech & AI Innovators
  • Investors & Startup Founders
  • Skill Development & Training Institutions
  • Research & Innovation Leaders

What to Expect?

  • Ministerial Keynotes & Addresses
  • High-Level Policy Roundtables
  • Global Thought Leader Sessions
  • Fireside Conversations
  • Industry Case Studies
  • MoU Signings & Partnership Announcements
  • Innovation Showcases & Startup Pitch Arena

Karnataka:
India's Innovation Capital

With Bengaluru as its core and the "Beyond Bengaluru" initiative rapidly developing tech clusters in Mysuru, Mangaluru, and Hubballi-Dharwad-Belagavi, Karnataka's scale is unmatched. The state's educational foundation is the engine behind these numbers:

Startup Hub

Startup Hub

Home to over 19,000+ startups and 50+ unicorns.

Tech Dominance

Tech Dominance

It houses 47% of India's Global Capability Centres (GCCs) and produces 40% of the nation's AI talent.

Economic Engine ₹4.1L Cr

Economic Engine

Drives over ₹4.1 Lakh Crore in IT exports annually.

Educational Scale 36%+

Educational Scale

Boasts a strong Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER) of over 36%, reflecting a massive, continuous pipeline of young talent.

LEAP Karnataka builds on this legacy, transforming higher education into the primary growth engine for the state's ambitious future.

Be Part of the Movement

LEAP Karnataka Summit is where policy meets partnerships, innovation meets implementation, and education meets the future.

#KarnatakaLeapSummit

Join the leaders shaping the next decade of Karnataka's academic and innovation ecosystem.

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