Karnataka has over 4,000 startups, accounting for nearly 30% of all startups in India. Bengaluru is among the top 20 startup ecosystems globally and Karnataka has the 2nd fastest growing ecosystem in India. The state government has initiatives to support manufacturing startups through funding, incubators, industry partnerships, and incentives around VAT reimbursement and patent costs. The goal is to foster 20,000 new startups, including 6,000 product startups, and create 6-12 lakh new jobs by 2020.