Karnataka integrates Artificial Intelligence to revolutionize fintech services delivery

Karnataka is accelerating its fintech leadership by embedding Artificial Intelligence into its core strategy, building on robust funding programs and research initiatives. This move aims to reshape financial services across urban and rural areas, enhancing innovation and inclusion in India’s third-largest fintech ecosystem.

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Karnataka is positioning itself as a leader in India28099s fintech revolution by integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) into its financial services delivery. The state, part of the world28099s third-largest fintech ecosystem with over 5,000 startups and 25 unicorns, is leveraging AI to enhance accessibility and innovation across both urban and rural areas.

Central to this transformation is the Elevate program, which supports early-stage entrepreneurs with seed grants of 282 9250 lakh and extended financial and institutional aid totaling 282 925 crore. This initiative focuses on expanding fintech beyond Bengaluru, fostering inclusive growth.

In addition, Karnataka is investing in knowledge infrastructure, exemplified by a 282 910 crore support fund granted to NSRCEL at IIM Bengaluru. This fund facilitates advanced research, training, and mentorship, strengthening the fintech ecosystem's foundation.

"Karnataka is emerging as an epicenter of innovation in India28099s rapidly expanding fintech ecosystem," a state official noted, highlighting the commitment to reshaping financial technology delivery.

By aligning its fintech vision with AI's transformative power, Karnataka aims to revolutionize how financial services are delivered, ensuring broader reach and efficiency. This strategic integration underscores the state's role in driving fintech innovation nationally and globally.

The combined efforts of policy support, financial investment, and AI integration position Karnataka as a pioneering hub in fintech, setting a benchmark for other regions to emulate.
Sources: Elets BFSI
Karnataka is revolutionizing fintech services by integrating Artificial Intelligence, supported by forward-thinking policies and programs like Elevate, which offers seed grants and financial aid. The state also invests in knowledge infrastructure, including a ₹10 crore fund for NSRCEL at IIM Bengaluru, fostering innovation across urban and rural areas.
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AI is rapidly reshaping how financial services are delivered, and the state is integrating this shift into its core priorities.
Karnataka Fintech Policy Official
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Key Facts
  • India has become the world's third-largest fintech ecosystem, hosting over 5,000 startups and 25 unicorns.Elets BFSI
  • Karnataka's Elevate program offers seed grants of 250 lakh and extended support of 25 crore targeting Beyond Bengaluru clusters to empower early-stage fintech entrepreneurs.Elets BFSI
  • Karnataka allocates 10 crore to NSRCEL at IIM Bengaluru to boost fintech research, training, and mentorship.Elets BFSI
  • Artificial Intelligence integration is a core priority in Karnataka's fintech development to transform financial services delivery.Elets BFSI
Key Stats at a Glance
India's fintech ecosystem size
3rd
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Number of fintech startups in India
5000 startups
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Number of fintech unicorns in India
25 unicorns
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Seed grants offered by Elevate program
9250 lakh
Extended financial support by Elevate program
925 crore
Funding allocated to NSRCEL at IIM Bengaluru
910 crore
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