The Museum of Innovation, Startup & Technology (MIST) is being developed in Bengaluru as a public–private partnership; Heneghan Peng Architects Consortium won the design bid on 21 July 2026.
Project and Ownership
- Legal entity: Karnataka Technology Innovation Museum Foundation (KTIMF).
- Ownership split: 51% UnboxingBLR Foundation; 49% Karnataka Department of Electronics, Information Technology & Biotechnology (ITBT).
- Institutions: Twin institutions—MIST (museum) and Innoverse (incubation and partnership hub).
Design and Procurement
- Selected consortium: Heneghan Peng Architects Consortium (21 July 2026); includes Bengaluru-based Cadence Architects.
- Selection process: Two-stage global Quality-and-Cost-Based Selection (QCBS) from six shortlisted consortia.
- Relevant precedent: Consortium’s portfolio includes the Grand Egyptian Museum near Giza, Egypt.
Location & Functions
- Site: Repurposed Switchgear Factory Shed at the NGEF campus, Bengaluru.
- Innoverse function: Startup incubation, industry partnerships and collaborative workspace under Karnataka ITBT.
Timeline
- Phase 1 target: Completion in 2028.
IASPOINT Booster Facts
- QCBS: Procurement method that weights technical quality and financial bid to determine the awardee.
- Equity PPP: Structure with 51% private equity and 49% government equity governs project control and governance.
- Museum model: Innovation museums typically integrate exhibits, archival documentation, labs and incubation spaces to trace technological evolution.