Greater Bengaluru IT Companies & Industries Association
One Bengaluru. One Voice.
GBITCIA is Bengaluru’s unified, industry-funded, non-profit voice—built to convert civic friction into economic flow through structured collaboration with government and civic bodies.
Can we scale ambition without breaking the city that made it possible?
GBITCIA's Strategic Vision
The Greater Bengaluru Governance Act, 2024 came into effect on May 15, 2025, presenting a significant opportunity to reform urban management and address long-standing issues.
Policy Advocacy
Championing a policy environment that fosters growth, innovation, and resilience
- Infrastructure modernization
- Workforce development
- Optimized governance frameworks
Strategic Partnerships
Building strategic partnerships to address complex challenges
- Government ministries & agencies
- Industry associations
- Academic & research institutions
Innovation Drive
Driving innovation to maintain competitive edge
- AI & cloud adoption
- Global Capability Center ecosystem
- Deep tech & startup support
Guest of Honour
Economic Impact & Scale
₹4.09L Cr
Karnataka's IT exports (2023–24)
1,700+
Global Capability Centers in India
30%+
Of India's GCCs in Bengaluru
3.5L
Job creation target through GCC ecosystem
GCC Ecosystem Development
GBITCIA actively supports Karnataka's dedicated GCC policy, working with KEONICS to establish a network of Global Technology Centres.
Strategic Partnerships
- Department of Electronics, IT & BT (EITBT)
- KEONICS (Karnataka State Electronics Development)
- Urban Development Department & BDA
Current Challenges
Evolving Infrastructure Needs
- Chronic traffic congestion along critical economic corridors
- Recurrent flooding affecting IT parks and operations
- Resource scarcity with acute water shortages
Aligning Talent with Industry Needs
- Escalating talent costs (30-40% higher than other cities)
- Critical skill shortages in AI, ML, and cybersecurity
- 74% of IT leaders view talent shortage as major threat
Institutional Capacity & Governance
- Fragmented civic administration under BBMP framework
- Multiple agencies operating without unified vision
- Weak enforcement leading to infrastructure failures
This is where GBITCIA steps in — Bengaluru's unified voice and catalyst for change
Vision 2026: Six Pillars
That Turn Friction Into Flow
Unified Industry Representation
Present a consolidated, credible industry voice without diluting sectoral diversity. Federation-style engagement with existing associations.
- Recognized national industry council
- Increased policy influence
- Streamlined government dialogue
Industry-Government Policy Dialogue Council
Institutionalize predictable, outcome-oriented policy engagement through formal quarterly mechanisms.
- Structured consultation process
- Improved policy feedback loops
- Data-driven submissions
Metropolitan Governance Liaison
Support metropolitan coordination through informed industry inputs on infrastructure, utilities, and business continuity.
- Better-aligned urban planning
- Early risk identification
- Industry perspective integration
Industry-Curriculum Alignment
Improve workforce readiness through demand signaling and curriculum feedback mechanisms aligned to industry evolution.
- Reduced skills mismatch
- Faster onboarding
- Enhanced productivity
CSR, Sustainability & Civic Enablement
Enable scalable, aligned social impact through coordinated CSR priorities and city-level sustainability goals.
- Higher-impact CSR investments
- Stronger community trust
- Measurable outcomes
Ecosystem Resilience & Continuity
Build robust systems for business continuity, risk management, and sustainable growth in the face of urban challenges.
- Enhanced business continuity
- Risk mitigation
- Sustainable growth
How We Work
We shift engagement from ad-hoc conversations to predictable, measurable consultation
Formal Dialogue
Quarterly dialogue mechanisms with relevant departments
Data-Driven Agendas
Pre-defined agendas supported by data and sector insights
Tracked Outcomes
Documented submissions with follow-up tracking
This is how "feedback" becomes policy clarity, faster loops, and real-world improvements.
Bengaluru's global reputation was built by people who refused to accept "good enough."
Now, the city needs the same mindset applied to policy, governance, and civic systems.