Karnataka to host roundtable on KWIN-City at GIM 2025 on February 13

The Karnataka government will host an exclusive roundtable on its ambitious KWIN-City project during the Global Investors Meet (GIM) Invest Karnataka 2025. Large and Medium Industries Minister MB Patil announced on Tuesday that the session, scheduled for February 13, will facilitate collaborations in education, research, and innovation.

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The discussion will bring together representatives from top Indian and international universities, along with corporate leaders and research institutions. Karnataka aims to sign MoUs with 5-6 foreign universities and 6-8 Indian universities, leveraging UGC norms that allow the world’s top 500 universities to establish campuses in India.

Key participants will include Higher Education Minister Dr. M.C. Sudhakar and Medical Education Minister Dr. Sharan Prakash Patil, along with senior government officials. Leading institutions such as IISc, NLSIU, JNCASR, and NIMHANS will take part, alongside universities like Azim Premji University, PES University, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, and Christ University. International institutions such as St. John’s University (New York) and the University of York (England) are also expected to join.

Corporate giants including Infosys, Reliance, Adani, Biocon, Tata Trusts, and HDFC will contribute to discussions on research and education investments. The KWIN-City project, spanning 5,000 acres between Doddaballapur and Dabaspet, aims to establish a world-class hub for education, healthcare, and innovation, positioning Karnataka as a leader in these sectors.