Locally-built drone is highlight of Belagavi tech summit

A locally-built drone was the highlight of the fifth edition of the annual tech summit of Belagavi Technology Companies Association (BeTCA), which was held in Belagavi on September 19.

Several companies showcased their products, made pitches for investment and collaboration, and delegates listened to stories of successful entrepreneurs. There were eight product launches, and an exhibition by home-grown technology companies, at the premises of the Foundry Cluster, built around this year’s theme of ‘Engineering the Future – AI. DeepTech. Security’.

The event brought together technology companies, entrepreneurs, engineers, founders, professionals, and technology enthusiasts. The stalls showcased locally developed technologies and products across areas, including artificial intelligence, DeepTech, cybersecurity, aerospace, defence, embedded systems, healthcare, and engineering technology.

The highlight of the event was the unveiling of Shaurya MAK IV, a locally-built drone that is being tested by the Indian defence forces.