Building the Most Collaborative Tech Ecosystem in Kannur
FOKIT unites universities, startups, corporates, governments, global partners, investors, and mentors to accelerate innovation, talent development, and digital growth across the region.
Where Ideas Scale.
Where Talent Thrives.
Where Kannur Leads.
About FOKIT
FOKIT (Forum of Kannur IT) is a collaborative platform built to transform Kannur into a vibrant technology hub. We bring together every stakeholder in the innovation chain — students, researchers, founders, tech companies, government bodies, investors, and global partners — to create impact at scale.
Our mission is simple: Build talent. Build companies. Build global connections. Build Kannur.
What We Do
Five pillars that drive Kannur's tech ecosystem forward
Upskilling Students
We work closely with schools, colleges, and universities to close the industry–academia gap through:
- Tech-integrated courses (AI, Web Dev, Cloud, Cybersecurity, Data, IoT)
- Industry-designed certification programs
- Soft-skills & career readiness training
- Innovation & entrepreneurship clubs
- Hands-on workshops, hackathons & project mentorship
Outcome: A pipeline of industry-ready talent powering the local ecosystem.
Startup Incubation & Founder Support
We help early-stage founders turn ideas into scalable companies through:
- A structured 6-month incubation program
- Mentorship from seasoned founders & tech leaders
- Access to co-working space, cloud credits, and tools
- Business strategy, product validation & GTM guidance
- Investor connects, demo days, and post-incubation support
Outcome: Strong, homegrown startups creating jobs and innovation.
Consortium of IT Companies
We unify 100s of tech companies in Kannur into a single collaborative network. Members benefit from:
- Cross-company collaboration & joint projects
- Outsourcing & client referrals
- Shared workshops, tech exchanges & training
- A collective voice to engage government & policy bodies
- International partnerships for export, outsourcing, and global exposure
Outcome: Shared growth, stronger capabilities, and a globally connected IT ecosystem.
Global & Institutional Partnerships
We actively engage with:
- Universities & research institutions
- Corporate innovation teams
- Government departments
- International accelerators, innovation hubs & tech councils
- Investors, venture funds & angel networks
- Domain mentors & industry experts
Outcome: Cross-border collaboration, talent mobility, and global recognition.
Community, Events & Knowledge
FOKIT keeps the community connected, informed, and inspired through:
- FOKIT TechFest & IT Conclave — annual flagship event
- Monthly Member Meetups — networking & collaboration
- Workshops & Masterclasses — domain-specific knowledge sessions
- Policy & Industry Roundtables — shaping regional IT strategy
- Success Story Spotlights — sharing achievements from Kannur's talent pool
Outcome: A high-energy, continuously learning community.
