Silicon Beach: Mangaluru’s Ambitious Transformation from Education Hub to Tech Powerhouse

The coastal city of Mangaluru, long celebrated as India’s “Intellectual Capital” and “Doctor’s Factory,” is undergoing a dramatic transformation. Moving beyond its academic legacy, the region has launched an ambitious initiative to establish itself as the “Silicon Beach of India”—a vision that promises to create a globally competitive digital economy while preserving the region’s enviable quality of life.

A Decade-Long Vision: The $4.8 Billion Target

The “Silicon Beach” initiative represents more than aspirational branding. Unveiled during the Mangaluru Technovanza, a comprehensive strategic roadmap outlines specific targets for 2034:

• Tech Exports: $4.8 billion (Rs 40,000 crore) in technology exports
• Startup Ecosystem: Over 4,000 startups, including at least five unicorns
• Employment: 200,000 tech jobs, with 25,000 roles in a proposed AI Data Centre...