CITI(Calicut Information & Technology Initiative)
CITI: Unlocking Kozhikode’s Growth Through Visionary Efforts and Strategic Development
To accelerate the growth of Kozhikode, focusing on economic, social, and infrastructural development, the Calicut Information and Technology Initiative (CITI) was established in 2008. Born from the visionary efforts of the Malabar Chamber of Commerce, CITI was created to harness the untapped potential within Kozhikode’s unique ecosystem. Following the success of CITI, which played a pivotal role in bringing two cyber parks to Kozhikode with the steadfast support of the Malabar Chamber of Commerce, CITI 2.0 was launched in 2020 with an even more ambitious agenda.
CITI 2.0: A Strategic Alliance of Nine Key Stakeholders Driving Kozhikode’s Future
This new phase represents a strategic partnership led by nine key stakeholders, including the Malabar Chamber of Commerce, NIT Calicut, IIM Kozhikode, UL Cyber Park (under ULCCS), Govt. Cyber Park, Kerala State Information Technology Infrastructure Limited (KSITIL), Calicut Forum for IT (CAFIT), Calicut Management Association (CMA), and the Confederation of Real Estate Dealers Association of India (CREDAI). The CITI 2.0 has been registered as a society under the Societies Registration Act of 1860 in Kozhikode, Kerala.
CITI’s Vision: Transforming Kozhikode into an Innovation-Driven, Tech-Focused Hub
At its core, both CITI and CITI 2.0 share a common vision: to cultivate an innovation-driven, technology-focused ecosystem that positions Kozhikode as a rising hub in emerging India. CITI 2.0 has set clear short-term goals, including the creation of 10,000 jobs within two years
and 100,000 jobs within five years. Furthermore, the initiative plans to add 1 million square feet of IT sector space, elevating Kozhikode & profile as an aspirational city and restoring its global business prominence.
Kozhikode as a ‘Digital Gateway’: Strengthening Middle East Ties Through Collaboration
With a special emphasis on strengthening ties with the Middle East, CITI 2.0 envisions Kozhikode as a ‘digital gateway to the world.’ Achieving these goals will require strong collaboration between key pillars—Academia, Industry, and Government—alongside the support structures already developed by CITI 2.0.
Kerala Technology Expo (KTX): Showcasing Kozhikode’s Technological Growth and Sectoral Synergies
Kozhikode, among other Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities, is emerging as a hotbed of technological prowess, and several factors contribute to its strategic positioning in this new era. Considering this, CITI 2.0 is organizing the & Kerala Technology Expo (KTX) & an annual flagship event designed to propel Kozhikode forward in its journey within the innovation and technology industry. This event aims to showcase Kozhikode city & advancements in infrastructure, healthcare, education, living standards, skill diversity, and the thriving startup landscape. Emphasizing the dual facets of its growing technological capabilities and unparalleled tourism potential, KTX seeks to create a distinctive platform. This platform will not only accentuate Kozhikode & strengths but will also explore the myriad possibilities that emerge from the synergies between technology and other vital sectors such as tourism, footwear, real estate, food processing, and more in the city.
