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Nokia keen on setting up Global Capability Centre in Karnataka: Minister Patil
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....okia keen on setting up Global Capability Centre in Karnataka: Minister Patil<BR>PTI News<BR>Dated:- 23-1-2026<BR>PTI<BR>Davos, Jan 23 (PTI) Nokia Corporation has expressed interest in establishing a Global Capability Centre (GCC) and additional research centres in Karnataka, Industries Minister M B Patil said. The telecommunications major, which has been associated with Karnataka for over 25 ye....
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....ars and operates its largest global research centre in Bengaluru, discussed plans to expand operations across the state, including in Tier-2 cities. The discussions took place during meetings between senior Nokia officials and the state government on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum (WEF) summit in Davos. Patil said the government has assured full support for Nokia’s future expansio....
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....n plans. The minister also reiterated the state government's commitment to supporting the World Economic Forum's 'Yes-BLR UpLink' initiative, which aims to develop the 'Yes Bengaluru' programme on sustainable urban development into a globally recognised platform for government-industry collaboration. Patil said the initiative was discussed in detail during a meeting with John Dutton, Head of U....
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....pLink at the World Economic Forum. The programme provides financial assistance, mentorship and pilot opportunities to start-ups working on real-world, city-centric challenges linked to urban development. The WEF UpLink delegation has appreciated the Karnataka government's continued support for the initiative, he added. The minister said discussions were also held with the global cybersecurity ....
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....firm Cloudflare regarding joining the 'KWIN City' project and future expansion opportunities in the state. The government has assured the company of the necessary support for its expansion plans. Cloudflare's Global Strategy Head, Stephanie Cohen, lauded Karnataka as among the world's best destinations for attracting cutting-edge technologies, Patil said. VAST SPACE, CRESCENT ENTERPRISES SHOW ....
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....INTEREST —------------------------------------------------------------ US-based space technology company Vast Space has expressed interest in partnering with the Karnataka government in areas related to space technology, advanced manufacturing and innovation-driven initiatives. UAE-based Crescent Enterprises has also indicated interest in investing in enterprises and companies across Karn....
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....ataka. VOYAGER TECHNOLOGIES KEEN ON PARTNERSHIP ------------------------------------------------------ US-based aerospace company Voyager Technologies has expressed a strong interest in entering into partnership agreements with the Karnataka government. The company has also proposed collaboration with ISRO on space technology and research initiatives. During a meeting with Executive Vice....
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....-President John Baum, possibilities for expanding operations in the state's biopharma sector were discussed, Patil said. PTI MKT ANZ DRR<BR> News - Press release - PIB....