<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="false"><li>The Government of Karnataka and the State of Berlin, Federal Republic of Germany, signed a Joint Declaration of Intent on July 9, 2025, to foster startup exchange, soft-landing support, and deeper tech collaboration.</li><li>The initiative, under Karnataka's Global Innovation Alliance, aims to bridge the innovation ecosystems of Bengaluru and Berlin, focusing on fintech, AI, IT/digitalisation, and life sciences.</li><li>Berlin plans to offer support services like seed capital, advisory assistance, and networking opportunities with investors to Indian startups as part of the collaboration.</li><li>Both governments will set up a joint steering committee and nodal points to track progress, co-create programs, and ensure outcome-based delivery for the partnership.</li></ul>

Karnataka, Berlin Forge Alliance for Startup Exchange and AI

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