Regional Focus Areas

Each focus area was selected to address the core economic and ecological needs of coastal Karnataka, covering agriculture, fisheries, coastal resilience, healthcare access, and regional tourism.

Focus area

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AgriTech, Rural Innovation & Blue Economy

The regional economy relies heavily on agriculture and fisheries, both of which face challenges such as post-harvest loss, cold-chain gaps, and market access limitations for small producers.

What we're seeking

Farm-to-market logistics, aquaculture technology, post-harvest processing, and practical tools for small landholdings and fishing communities.

Sample problem statements

Reducing post-harvest loss for perishable produce like arecanut and spices, affordable cold-chain solutions for fishing communities, direct market-access tools for marginal farmers, sustainable aquaculture technology, IoT water quality monitoring, low-cost preservation tech, mangrove restoration tools, and drone-based crop monitoring.

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ClimateTech, Sustainability & Circular Economy

A coastline vulnerable to erosion and climate shifts, combined with a growing waste and construction footprint, makes climate adaptation and circularity essential.

What we're seeking

Coastal resilience tools, waste-to-value systems, and climate-adapted energy and building solutions.

Sample problem statements

Coastal erosion monitoring and early warning systems, waste-to-value systems for plastic and construction waste, low-cost building materials using laterite and local resources, renewable energy micro-grids, flood-resilient infrastructure design, biodegradable packaging from agricultural waste, and solar water purification for areas facing salinity issues.

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HealthTech, DeepTech & Inclusive Technology

Healthcare access diminishes beyond the urban core of Mangaluru, a gap that affordable diagnostics and assistive technology can help address.

What we're seeking

Low-cost diagnostics, assistive devices, and technology that extends healthcare access into semi-urban and rural areas.

Sample problem statements

Affordable diagnostic tools for rural primary health centres, assistive devices for elderly and differently-abled residents, telemedicine infrastructure for hill and coastal talukas, maternal and child health monitoring tools, AI-powered triage for rural health facilities, and low-cost mobility devices.

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Tourism, Culture & Creative Economy

Coastal Karnataka features rich temples, beaches, cuisine, and craft traditions with significant economic potential that remain under-digitized.

What we're seeking

Digital tools for tourism discovery, craft and heritage commercialization, and creative ventures rooted in local culture.

Sample problem statements

Discovery and booking platforms for lesser-known coastal destinations, digital market access for local artisans and regional crafts, heritage and temple tourism experience design for Tulunad pilgrim circuits, creator-economy tools for regional Tulu and Konkani culture, AI-powered multilingual guides, and sustainable tourism management tools for the Western Ghats.

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