Kerala Set to Introduce Affiliation Scheme for IT Parks

According to state officials, the scheme provides an opportunity for technology enterprises beyond the existing IT parks to become connected with Kerala’s wider technology infrastructure and support systems. IT parks in India typically offer technology companies access to purpose-built office infrastructure, high-capacity network connectivity, and various shared facilities essential to technology operations. Through this affiliation, firms based outside these established clusters will be able to register via a dedicated portal, which was opened in advance of the official launch date.

In addition to the scheme, Kerala will unveil the Kerala Tech Brand at the launch event, which will be held at Travancore Hall in the Park Centre, Technopark Phase I, Thiruvananthapuram. The new brand is intended to unify companies, co-working spaces, and private technology infrastructure throughout the state, connecting them as part of a single, recognized network. Officials state that this will help deepen industry collaboration and enhance the visibility of Kerala as a technology hub.

The launch event will also see the announcement of a significant infrastructure expansion: a project for constructing a 2 lakh square feet prefabricated IT building, alongside new common recreational areas at Technopark’s Phase-III campus. The project, valued at an estimated ₹90 crore, is part of Kerala’s broader push to expand its IT infrastructure and capacity. Prefabricated buildings, which use factory-made components, are increasingly seen as a faster and more efficient solution to meet the growing demand for tech-ready office space in the sector.

Minister Kunhalikutty emphasized that the new scheme and associated infrastructure projects are closely linked to the state government’s ongoing efforts to broaden Kerala’s technology sector and bring greater integration between public and private technology networks. The initiatives are expected to boost the competitiveness of Kerala’s technology industry, encourage new investment, and foster the development of a more robust support network for technology-driven enterprises throughout the state.