Why is Mangalore Udupi Manipal Cluster the next biggest bet for Innovation?
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Was in Mangaluru, Udupi and Manipal a few days ago and I had to say this on camera. 🎥🌊 Karnataka Digital Economy Mission (KDEM)’s #BeyondBengaluru initiative is one of the most important “quiet revolutions” happening in India’s innovation ecosystem right now! And if you ask me where the strongest cluster-bet is… I’ll put my chips on the Mangaluru - Udupi - Manipal belt. Why? Because this “Silicon Beach of India” isn’t just a vibe, it’s real momentum: ✅ 250+ startups already (and rising fast) - My friend Subu Rao has just setup an office of Discover Dollar Inc there too! ✅ 5+ GCCs already operating ✅ 15+ incubators / innovation centres powering founders ✅ ₹4,500 Cr+ annual tech output ✅ A clear sector edge: AI, FinTech, HealthTech, AVGC (and yes, massive potential for MarineTe…