Bengaluru, September 2025 – In one of India’s largest private infrastructure pushes for startups, iQue Ventures has unveiled a ₹600 crore ($72M) Startup Park initiative, with its first ₹50 crore Bengaluru facility set to open on September 15, 2025. The project aims to create 10,000+ jobs while providing scaled-up ventures with integrated growth resources.
🏗️ Phase 1: Bengaluru Flagship (Opening Sep 15)
✅ Key Features
- 50K sq ft co-working with AI-powered matchmaking (founders ↔ corporates)
- Hardware Lab: 3D printing, IoT prototyping
- GPU Cluster: On-demand AI training infrastructure
- Regulatory Hub: Fast-track compliance support (GST, IP, FDI)
✅ Job Creation
- Direct: 1,200 tech/operations roles at launch
- Indirect: 3,500+ gig economy roles (delivery, maintenance)
🌐 Grand Vision: Pan-India Expansion
| City | Investment | Focus | Launch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hyderabad | ₹120 Cr | HealthTech/AI | Q1 2026 |
| Pune | ₹100 Cr | AutoTech/EV | Q2 2026 |
| Delhi-NCR | ₹150 Cr | FinTech | Q3 2026 |
| Chennai | ₹80 Cr | Climate Tech | Q4 2026 |
💡 Why This Matters
🔹 Beyond Real Estate: Unlike incubators, offers scaling infrastructure
🔹 Corporate Synergy: Already partnered with Tata Tech, NVIDIA, Zoho
🔹 Revenue Model: 5% equity stake in select resident startups
📊 Expected Impact (2025-27)
- Startups Supported: 500+
- Funding Access: ₹1,000Cr+ investor network
- Global Bridge: US/EU market entry programs
🚀 First Cohort Highlights
- AstroMegh (SpaceTech): Testing satellite components
- MediVault (HealthTech): HIPAA-compliant data lab
- KisanPay (AgriFinTech): Building rural payment stack
📢 Could this model replace traditional IT parks?
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