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Karnataka Launches CoE SpaceTech Foundation in Bengaluru
India’s first State-led Centre of Excellence for Space Technology has been launched in Bengaluru by the Government of Karnataka. The centre is for strengthening India’s commercial space ecosystem and space-technology startup base.
Centre of Excellence for Space Technology:
| Dimension | Key Details |
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| Launch | The Centre of Excellence for Space Technology has been launched in Bengaluru by the Government of Karnataka. |
| Partnership | The centre has been launched with Karnataka Innovation and Technology Society in collaboration with SIA-India. |
| Aim | The centre provides for converting space research into globally marketable products and services and bridging gaps between research and development. |
| Focus Areas | Focus areas comprise advanced space technology research, startup support, talent nurturing, industrial adaptation, and skill-centric training. |
| Sectoral Applications | The centre explores space technology use in agriculture, climate forecasting, disaster management, and other sectors beyond satellite and rocket launches. |
| Common Infrastructure Facility | The State government plans to establish a Common Infrastructure Facility for shared technological resources and advanced equipment. |
| CIF Importance | The Common Infrastructure Facility reduces entry barriers for private space players by lowering the cost of accessing capital-intensive equipment. |
| Strategic Partnerships | The centre has signed MoUs with MAHE, Dassault Systèmes, Helogen Corporation, Association of Biotechnology Led Enterprises, and Idea Baaz. |
| IN-SPACe | IN-SPACe is the single-window agency for private players in the space sector. |
| Commercial Arm | NSIL is the commercial arm for the space sector. |
| Policy Roadmap | The Indian Space Policy 2023 allows participation of non-governmental players in all domains of space activities. |
| Role of Karnataka | Karnataka accounts for a significant portion of India’s aerospace and defence exports and hosts the highest number of space startups in India. |