India, Aug. 6 -- Karnataka is positioning nanotechnology as a key pillar of its deep-tech strategy, with the state government calling for stronger collaboration between industry, academia and startups to accelerate research commercialisation, patent creation and advanced manufacturing.

Speaking at the 14th edition of Bengaluru INDIA NANO 2026, Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar said the state's future technology roadmap would be built on the convergence of frontier technologies rather than any single innovation.

"The future will not be built on technology alone. It will be shaped by artificial intelligence, nanotechnology, biotechnology, quantum technology and semiconductors. Karnataka is determined to lead this technological tran...