The Government of Karnataka has been a driving force in establishing the state as a leading hub for research, innovation, entrepreneurship, and skill development key pillars of sustainable economic growth. In line with this vision, the Department of Electronics, Information Technology, Biotechnology, and Science & Technology (IT, BT and S&T) was established to position Karnataka as a global leader in innovation and technology. To further the mission of promoting biotechnology in Karnataka, the Bangalore Bioinnovation Centre (BBC) was established through a collaborative initiative by the Department of IT, BT and S&T, Government of Karnataka, the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Government of India, and the Karnataka Biotechnology and Information Technology Services (KBITS). The project, titled “Development of Biotechnology Park, Bangalore,” was initiated in 2005 under a tripartite agreement, laying the foundation for a world-class bioinnovation ecosystem in the state.
In the year 2000, under the Millennium Biotech Policy, the Government of Karnataka announced the development of a 106-acre Biotech Park in Electronic City, Bengaluru, as part of its vision to promote biotechnology research and innovation.
