BTS Taps We Make Future, VivaTech for Startup Exchange
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- Bengaluru Tech Summit is launching a Startup Exchange Programme with We Make Future (WMF) and VivaTech, enabling startups from both ecosystems to participate in each other's flagship events, connect with investors, and pursue cross-border partnerships.
- Karnataka's government is repositioning BTS from an annual event into a year-round global platform connecting state startups with international markets, investors, and innovation networks, according to an official statement.
- Minister Priyank Kharge led international outreach across Italy, France, and Poland, engaging with leading technology platforms, innovation organisations, and over 40 Polish companies to build new pathways for cross-border collaboration at BTS 2026.
- The 29th edition of BTS, scheduled for November 17-19, 2026 under the theme "AI & Beyond," is expected to draw 1,800+ exhibitors, 25,000 delegates, 1,000 startups, and 60,000 business visitors from more than 75 countries.
Why it matters: This shifts Karnataka's flagship tech event from a three-day showcase into a year-round bridge to European capital, with the 1,000 startups expected at BTS 2026 gaining a concrete pathway to participate in WMF and VivaTech. European startups gain reciprocal access to India's tech ecosystem, turning the partnership into a tangible exchange rather than branding alone.
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