MB Patil offers KWIN City to Luxembourg; is planning a Japanese semiconductor roadshow in Fukuoka

Ahead of Luxembourg’s Deputy Prime Minister Xavier Bettel’s visit to Bengaluru from September 7 to 9, Christian Biever, Ambassador of Luxembourg to India, and Maxime Victor, Counselor of the Luxembourg Embassy, ​​met Karnataka Minister for Large and Medium Industries MB Patil on Monday to discuss investment opportunities and bilateral cooperation.

The meeting was aimed at strengthening ties between Karnataka and Luxembourg in the areas of investment, innovation and technology. According to the minister, the delegation appreciated Karnataka’s innovation ecosystem, industry-friendly environment and skilled workforce and was informed about investment opportunities in KWIN City, an industrial district being developed between Dabaspete and Doddaballapura.

Mr Patil invited Luxembourg companies, universities and innovation agencies to join the KWIN City project. He also highlighted the presence of Luxembourg company Ceratizit, which manufactures advanced cutting materials in Karnataka, highlighting Luxembourg’s expertise in steel, automotive, engineering, clean energy, industrial equipment and space technology.

He added that Bengaluru-based Infosys and Wipro have operations in Luxembourg, reflecting the growing economic engagement between the two regions.

Outing program

Separately, Mr. Patil announced that Karnataka will organize an investment outreach program in Fukuoka, Japan to attract Tier-2 semiconductor companies and strengthen collaboration with the Japanese semiconductor ecosystem.

The announcement followed his meeting with C. Ramkumar, Consul General of India in Fukuoka. Discussions focused on Karnataka’s political support, semiconductor ecosystem, R&D capabilities and extensive Global Capability Center (GCC) network, which has generated growing interest from Japanese companies. The minister said the Karnataka talent pool, supported by institutions such as the Indian Institute of Science and other leading research institutions, provides a strong foundation for industry-academia collaboration. He said greater technology partnerships and investment by Japanese companies will further strengthen the state’s semiconductor ecosystem and boost economic growth.

Published – 20 Jul 2026 23:23 IST