NIT-K proposes Research, Innovation, and Technology Enterprise Park on campus
NIT-Karnataka has proposed a new 440-crore research and technology park on its campus to boost innovation. The institute also plans to overhaul its undergraduate curriculum and introduce online postgraduate programs starting in the 2026-27 academic year.
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Infrastructure and curriculum updates at major technical institutes are critical for aligning academic output with industry technological demands.
The National Institute of Technology-Karnataka (NIT-K), Surathkal, has proposed setting up a research, innovation, and technology enterprise (RITE) park on its campus, its Director B. Ravi said on Friday.
Speaking at the Silicon Beach Dialogue Series, organised by Silicon Beach Program, an initiative aimed at transforming coastal Karnataka into a major technology and innovation hub, the director said the park had been proposed on 1.5 lakh sq. ft. at a cost of ₹440 crore.
Meanwhile, the proceedings of the 66th meeting of the Finance Committee of NIT-K held on April 6, 2026, stated: “The committee resolved to direct the institute to review its lease deed with NITK-Science, Technology and Entrepreneur’s Park (STEP) Society and amend the deed, with the consent of the STEP board, to enable repossessing of the land for RITE Park and other purposes of the institute.”
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