The Hon’ble Minister for Industries, Commerce, IT & Artificial Intelligence, Shri P K Kunhalikutty, unveiled the Tech Keralam Brand and launched the IT Parks Affiliation Scheme at Technopark Phase I, Thiruvananthapuram, on 8 October 2026, advancing Keralam’s connected, investment-ready technology ecosystem.
The Minister also launched www.techkeralam.in, the digital gateway for eligible technology establishments to join the affiliated network.
The Tech Keralam Brand unites technology, innovation, research, startups and industry under a common vision. The IT Parks Affiliation Scheme extends opportunities to eligible IT/ITeS companies, coworking spaces and private technology infrastructure beyond government IT Parks.
The event also marked the launch of the Technopark Phase III expansion, comprising a 2 lakh sq. ft. prefabricated IT building and common recreational facilities. A Technopark–Caspian Techparks MoU was exchanged for an upcoming ICONIC project at Technopark Phase I. The Semicon Consortium was also launched, promoting semiconductor collaboration and innovation.
Presiding over the function, Shri V Muraleedharan, MLA, highlighted Keralam’s human capital, quality of life and technology infrastructure as investment and employment drivers.
Shri Seeram Sambasiva Rao, IAS, Special Secretary, Department of IT, AI & Future Technologies, outlined plans to attract GCCs, build globally competitive industries and generate high-quality employment.
Shri Susanth Kurunthil, CEO, Infopark & Cyberpark, presented the Affiliation Scheme, while Shri Santosh Kumar, Vice Chairman, CII Kerala State Council, shared the industry perspective.
Shri Sachin Kumar Yadav, IAS, CEO, Technopark, welcomed the gathering, and Shri Vipin Kumar S, CFO, Kerala IT Parks, proposed the vote of thanks.
Dr. Saji Gopinath; Shri Jijimon Chandran, Acsia Technologies; Ms. Tina James, Vice Chairperson, GTECH; Jilu Joseph, CEO, Web & Crafts; heads of organisations under the Department of IT, AI & Future Technologies; industry leaders and officials also attended.